Plataniás 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 Plataniás, Crete, Greece. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Plataniás, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 375 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2791 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Plataniás serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Plataniás enjoys an average of 2791 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

December, Plataniás’s wettest month, receives 5.3 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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