Average Monthly Sunshine in Nicosia

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Nicosia receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Nicosia varies. It peaks at 397 hours in July and drops to 171 hours in January.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Nicosia. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 13.2 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Nicosia’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

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

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

January, Nicosia’s wettest month, receives 2.2 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 37°C.

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