Average Monthly Sunshine in Otranto

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Otranto varies. It peaks at 334 hours in July and drops to 111 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2491 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Otranto, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.7 hours.

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

Otranto enjoys an average of 2491 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

November, Otranto’s wettest month, receives 20 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

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