Ostuni 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 Ostuni, Puglia (Apulia), 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 Ostuni. Expect long, bright days with 335 hours in July and darker periods with just 112 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2488 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ostuni. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 76% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 38%.
Ostuni vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Ostuni enjoys an average of 2488 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Ostuni
November, Ostuni’s wettest month, receives 16 mm (0.6 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 30°C (86°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ostuni Precipitation page.
