Orihuela Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Orihuela, Valencia Community, 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 Orihuela. Expect long, bright days with 355 hours in July and darker periods with just 171 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2965 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Orihuela vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Orihuela enjoys an average of 2965 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Orihuela

September, Orihuela’s wettest month, receives 9.8 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).

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