Vélez-Málaga Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Vélez-Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Vélez-Málaga, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 348 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 164 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2919 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 11.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 80% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 52%.
Vélez-Málaga vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Vélez-Málaga enjoys an average of 2919 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
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.
Related Climate Data for Vélez-Málaga
December, Vélez-Málaga’s wettest month, receives 4.8 mm (0.2 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 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Vélez-Málaga Precipitation page.
