Kato Galatas Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kato Galatas, 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 Kato Galatas, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 375 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2791 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Kato Galatas vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kato Galatas enjoys an average of 2791 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Kato Galatas

December, Kato Galatas’s wettest month, receives 5.9 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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