El Cabo de Gata Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in El Cabo de Gata, Andalucía, Spain. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in El Cabo de Gata varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 342 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 177 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2992 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, El Cabo de Gata serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.9 hours of daily sunlight.

El Cabo de Gata enjoys an average of 2992 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

November, El Cabo de Gata’s wettest month, receives 4.9 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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