Áyios Síllas Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Áyios Síllas, Crete, Greece. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Áyios Síllas varies. It peaks at 372 hours in July and drops to 117 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2785 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Áyios Síllas. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Áyios Síllas vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Áyios Síllas enjoys an average of 2785 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, 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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Áyios Síllas

February, Áyios Síllas’s wettest month, receives 4.9 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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