Jūrmala 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 Jūrmala, Vidzeme, Latvia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Jūrmala varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 287 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 24 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1754 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Jūrmala serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Jūrmala vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Jūrmala enjoys an average of 1754 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Jūrmala

October, Jūrmala’s wettest month, receives 75 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).

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