La Laguna Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in La Laguna, Canary Islands, Spain. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate La Laguna. Expect long, bright days with 334 hours in July and darker periods with just 171 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2848 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In La Laguna, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.7 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 80% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 50%.

La Laguna enjoys an average of 2848 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

December, La Laguna’s wettest month, receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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