Average Monthly Sunshine in Perugia
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Perugia receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Perugia varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 286 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 92 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2007 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Perugia. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Perugia’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Perugia enjoys an average of 2007 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
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.
Other climate information
November, Perugia’s wettest month, receives 44 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Perugia Precipitation page.