Mount Olympus National Park Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mount Olympus National Park, Macedonia, Greece. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Mount Olympus National Park. Expect long, bright days with 335 hours in July and darker periods with just 101 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2467 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Mount Olympus National Park vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Mount Olympus National Park enjoys an average of 2467 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Mount Olympus National Park

December, Mount Olympus National Park’s wettest month, receives 51 mm (2 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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