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When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Dol, Hvar Island, Croatia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
If you're visiting Dol, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 350 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 133 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2720 hours.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Dol. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.7 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.
Dol enjoys an average of 2720 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
November, Dol’s wettest month, receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Dol Precipitation page.
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