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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 Toro, Balearic Islands, Spain. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
If you're visiting El Toro, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 346 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 153 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2789 hours.
For those who appreciate different seasons, El Toro serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.1 hours of daily sunlight.
On average the sun shines 75% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 54%.
El Toro enjoys an average of 2789 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
November, El Toro’s wettest month, receives 17 mm (0.7 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 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 El Toro Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in El Toro - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Water Temp
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