Average Monthly Sunshine in Cortona

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Cortona receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Cortona varies. It peaks at 286 hours in July and drops to 92 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2007 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Cortona, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 3.1 hours per day.

Cortona’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Cortona enjoys an average of 2007 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

November, Cortona’s wettest month, receives 46 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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