Santander 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 Santander, Cantabria, Spain. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Santander varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 226 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 88 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1912 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Santander, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.9 hours per day.

Santander enjoys an average of 1912 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.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

November, Santander’s wettest month, receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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