Pleven Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Pleven varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 332 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 63 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2246 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Pleven, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.1 hours per day.

Pleven vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Pleven enjoys an average of 2246 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Pleven

June, Pleven’s wettest month, receives 51 mm (2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Pleven Precipitation page.