Athienou Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Athienou, Cyprus. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Athienou. Expect long, bright days with 397 hours in July and darker periods with just 171 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 3388 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Athienou, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 13.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 5.7 hours per day.

Athienou vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Athienou enjoys an average of 3388 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Athienou

January, Athienou’s wettest month, receives 1.6 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F).

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