Average Monthly Sunshine in Hersonissos

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 Hersonissos, Crete, Greece. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Hersonissos, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 372 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2785 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Hersonissos. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Hersonissos’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Hersonissos enjoys an average of 2785 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

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

Other climate information

February, Hersonissos’s wettest month, receives 3.7 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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