Lapithos Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Lapithos, Northern Cyprus, Cyprus. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Lapithos varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 397 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 171 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3388 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Lapithos serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 13.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Lapithos vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Lapithos enjoys an average of 3388 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Lapithos

December, Lapithos’s wettest month, receives 2.7 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°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 Lapithos Precipitation page.