Average Monthly Sunshine in Mellieħa

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Mellieħa varies. It peaks at 372 hours in July and drops to 160 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3048 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Mellieħa. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Mellieħa enjoys an average of 3048 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

December, Mellieħa’s wettest month, receives 3.7 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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