Average Monthly Sunshine in Leuca

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 Leuca, Puglia (Apulia), Italy. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Leuca varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 334 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 111 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2498 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Leuca, 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 3.7 hours per day.

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

Leuca enjoys an average of 2498 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

November, Leuca’s wettest month, receives 15 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°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 Leuca Precipitation page.