Average Monthly Sunshine in Lapithos

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lapithos receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period 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

In Lapithos, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 13.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 5.7 hours per day.

Lapithos’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lapithos enjoys an average of 3388 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

December, Lapithos’s wettest month, receives 2.7 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 34°C.

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.