Average Monthly Sunshine in Mahón

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Mahón varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 348 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 129 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2628 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.3 hours.

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

Mahón enjoys an average of 2628 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

November, Mahón’s wettest month, receives 9.5 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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