Avola Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Avola, Sicily, Italy. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Avola varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 315 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 111 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2452 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Avola serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 3.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 71% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 41%.

Avola vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Avola enjoys an average of 2452 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Avola

December, Avola’s wettest month, receives 13 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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