Average Monthly Sunshine in El Castillo de las Guardas

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that El Castillo de las Guardas receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting El Castillo de las Guardas, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 360 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 160 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2943 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in El Castillo de las Guardas. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.

El Castillo de las Guardas’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

El Castillo de las Guardas enjoys an average of 2943 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Other climate information

December, El Castillo de las Guardas’s wettest month, receives 2.6 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 36°C.

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