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To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Arrieta, Canary Islands, Spain. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
While the amount of sunshine in Arrieta changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2961 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in July and a subtle dip in December.
This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 10.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.
Arrieta enjoys an average of 2961 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.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
December, Arrieta’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 Arrieta Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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