Achlia Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Achlia, Crete, Greece. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Achlia varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 372 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2785 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Achlia. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Achlia vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Achlia enjoys an average of 2785 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

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 Achlia

December, Achlia’s wettest month, receives 1.2 mm (0.05 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month July 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 Achlia Precipitation page.