Monza Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Monza, Lombardy, Italy. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Monza. Expect long, bright days with 284 hours in July and darker periods with just 57 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1921 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Monza, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.9 hours per day.

Monza vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Monza enjoys an average of 1921 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Monza

November, Monza’s wettest month, receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F).

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