Castiglione di Sicilia 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 Castiglione di Sicilia, Sicily, Italy. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Castiglione di Sicilia varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 315 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 111 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2452 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Castiglione di Sicilia, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 3.7 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 71% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 41%.
Castiglione di Sicilia vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Castiglione di Sicilia enjoys an average of 2452 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, 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.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Castiglione di Sicilia
October, Castiglione di Sicilia’s wettest month, receives 34 mm (1.3 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 Castiglione di Sicilia Precipitation page.
