Menorca Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Menorca, Spain. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Menorca 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 2641 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Menorca. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Menorca vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Menorca enjoys an average of 2641 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.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Menorca

November, Menorca’s wettest month, receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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