Costa Del Silencio 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 Costa Del Silencio, Canary Islands, Spain. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Costa Del Silencio, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 334 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 171 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2848 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Costa Del Silencio. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 80% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 50%.

Costa Del Silencio enjoys an average of 2848 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

December, Costa Del Silencio’s wettest month, receives 4.3 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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