Mijas Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mijas, Andalucía, Spain. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Mijas. Expect long, bright days with 348 hours in July and darker periods with just 164 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2919 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Mijas, 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 5.5 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 80% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 52%.

Mijas enjoys an average of 2919 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

December, Mijas’s wettest month, receives 5.2 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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