Average Monthly Sunshine in Gran Alacant

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Gran Alacant. Expect long, bright days with 329 hours in July and darker periods with just 165 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2853 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.5 hours.

Gran Alacant’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Gran Alacant enjoys an average of 2853 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

October, Gran Alacant’s wettest month, receives 7.9 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°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.