Average Monthly Sunshine in Messina
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Messina receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Messina varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 332 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 112 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2495 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Messina. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Messina’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Messina enjoys an average of 2495 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Other climate information
December, Messina’s wettest month, receives 21 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Messina Precipitation page.
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