Average Monthly Sunshine in El Cabo de Gata

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that El Cabo de Gata receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period 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 2997 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.9 hours.

El Cabo de Gata’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

El Cabo de Gata enjoys an average of 2997 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

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

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