Catral 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 Catral, Valencia Community, Spain. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Catral varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 345 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 166 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2907 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Catral serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Catral vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Catral enjoys an average of 2907 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, 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 Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Catral

September, Catral’s wettest month, receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°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 Catral Precipitation page.