Castellammare del Golfo 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 Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, Italy. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Castellammare del Golfo 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

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Castellammare del Golfo. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Castellammare del Golfo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Castellammare del Golfo enjoys an average of 2694 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.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Castellammare del Golfo

October, Castellammare del Golfo’s wettest month, receives 17 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 Castellammare del Golfo Precipitation page.