Castelló d'Empúries 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 Castelló d'Empúries, Catalonia, Spain. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Castelló d'Empúries. Expect long, bright days with 287 hours in July and darker periods with just 132 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2312 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Castelló d'Empúries serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Castelló d'Empúries vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Castelló d'Empúries enjoys an average of 2312 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Castelló d'Empúries

October, Castelló d'Empúries’s wettest month, receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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