Anacapri 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 Anacapri, Campania, Italy. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Anacapri varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 320 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 110 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2420 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Anacapri. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.7 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Anacapri vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Anacapri enjoys an average of 2420 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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Anacapri

November, Anacapri’s wettest month, receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°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 Anacapri Precipitation page.