Average Monthly Sunshine in Hvar

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Hvar varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 350 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 131 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2656 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Hvar serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Hvar enjoys an average of 2656 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

November, Hvar’s wettest month, receives 30 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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