Jaén 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 Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Jaén varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 367 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 147 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2892 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Jaén serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 77% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 41%.

Jaén enjoys an average of 2892 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

December, Jaén’s wettest month, receives 5.4 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).

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