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Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mosta, Malta, Malta. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Mosta. Expect long, bright days with 372 hours in July and darker periods with just 160 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3030 hours.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Mosta serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight.
On average the sun shines 87% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 51%.
Mosta enjoys an average of 3030 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
December, Mosta’s wettest month, receives 3.8 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Mosta Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mosta - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
See the full Mosta climate overview or explore weather in Malta.
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