Average Monthly Sunshine in Tarfaya

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Tarfaya experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, sees up to 282 hours of sunshine, while December, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 186 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2820 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.4 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 6.2 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Tarfaya enjoys an average of 2820 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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

December, Tarfaya’s wettest month, receives 5.3 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

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