Average Monthly Sunshine in La Orotava

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that La Orotava 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 Orotava varies. It peaks at 334 hours in July and drops to 171 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2890 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in La Orotava. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.

La Orotava’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

La Orotava enjoys an average of 2890 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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.

Other climate information

December, La Orotava’s wettest month, receives 9.4 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

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