Cardona Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Cardona, Catalonia, Spain. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Cardona varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 311 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 137 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2510 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Cardona vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Cardona enjoys an average of 2510 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Cardona

September, Cardona’s wettest month, receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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