Average Monthly Sunshine in Orihuela

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Orihuela receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Orihuela varies. It peaks at 355 hours in July and drops to 171 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2965 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Orihuela serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Orihuela’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Orihuela enjoys an average of 2965 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Other climate information

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

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.