Altea Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Altea, Valencia Community, Spain. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Altea varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 327 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 166 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2867 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Altea serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Altea vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Altea enjoys an average of 2867 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Altea

September, Altea’s wettest month, receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°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 Altea Precipitation page.