Arenas 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 Arenas, Andalucía, Spain. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Arenas, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 348 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 164 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2919 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 80% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 52%.

Arenas enjoys an average of 2919 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

December, Arenas’s wettest month, receives 5.6 mm (0.2 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 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 Arenas Precipitation page.