Mallorca Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Mallorca varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 346 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 153 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2789 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Mallorca serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 75% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 54%.

Mallorca vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Mallorca enjoys an average of 2789 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Mallorca

November, Mallorca’s wettest month, receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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