Guernica y Luno Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Guernica y Luno, Basque Country, Spain. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Guernica y Luno varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 188 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 78 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1628 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Guernica y Luno. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Guernica y Luno vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Guernica y Luno enjoys an average of 1628 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Guernica y Luno

November, Guernica y Luno’s wettest month, receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Guernica y Luno Precipitation page.