Olot 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 Olot, Catalonia, Spain. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Olot, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 287 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 132 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2312 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Olot. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Olot vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Olot enjoys an average of 2312 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Olot

June, Olot’s wettest month, receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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