Loja 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 Loja, Andalucía, Spain. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Loja, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 367 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 147 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2892 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Loja. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 77% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 41%.

Loja vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Loja enjoys an average of 2892 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Loja

December, Loja’s wettest month, receives 3.3 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

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