Average Monthly Sunshine in Playa de las Americas

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Playa de las Americas varies. It peaks at 334 hours in July and drops to 171 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2890 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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 5.7 hours.

Playa de las Americas’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Playa de las Americas enjoys an average of 2890 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.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

December, Playa de las Americas’s wettest month, receives 4.1 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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