Balestrate 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 Balestrate, Sicily, Italy. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Balestrate varies. It peaks at 350 hours in July and drops to 121 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2694 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Balestrate, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.0 hours per day.

Balestrate vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Balestrate enjoys an average of 2694 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Balestrate

October, Balestrate’s wettest month, receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

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