Arrecife Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Arrecife, Canary Islands, Spain. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Arrecife experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, sees up to 301 hours of sunshine, while December, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 197 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2961 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 10.0 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 6.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Arrecife vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Arrecife enjoys an average of 2961 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Arrecife

December, Arrecife’s wettest month, receives 5.3 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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