Average Monthly Sunshine in Áyios Nikólaos

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Áyios Nikólaos receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Áyios Nikólaos varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 340 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 102 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2489 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Áyios Nikólaos serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 3.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Áyios Nikólaos’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Áyios Nikólaos enjoys an average of 2489 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, Áyios Nikólaos’s wettest month, receives 27 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

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