Cortona 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 Cortona, Tuscany, Italy. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Cortona varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 286 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 92 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2007 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 31%.
Cortona vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Cortona enjoys an average of 2007 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.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Cortona
November, Cortona’s wettest month, receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).
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.
