Frangokastello Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Frangokastello, Crete, Greece. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Frangokastello varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 375 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2791 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Frangokastello, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 3.9 hours per day.

Frangokastello vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Frangokastello enjoys an average of 2791 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Frangokastello

December, Frangokastello’s wettest month, receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°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 Frangokastello Precipitation page.