Alanya 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 Alanya, Mediterranean Region Turkey, Turkey. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Alanya varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 347 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 130 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2770 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 11.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Alanya vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Alanya enjoys an average of 2770 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

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

Related Climate Data for Alanya

December, Alanya’s wettest month, receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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