Average Monthly Sunshine in La Cala de Mijas

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in La Cala de Mijas varies. It peaks at 348 hours in July and drops to 164 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2919 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, La Cala de Mijas serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.5 hours of daily sunlight.

La Cala de Mijas’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

La Cala de Mijas enjoys an average of 2919 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, La Cala de Mijas’s wettest month, receives 4.4 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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