Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar, Gibraltar. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Gibraltar varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 326 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 135 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2698 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Gibraltar. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.9 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Gibraltar enjoys an average of 2698 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

December, Gibraltar’s wettest month, receives 5.9 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°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 Gibraltar Precipitation page.