Average Monthly Sunshine in Almería

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Almería varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 342 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 177 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2997 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Almería enjoys an average of 2997 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

November, Almería’s wettest month, receives 6.1 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

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