Playa de Palma 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 Playa de Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Playa de Palma varies. It peaks at 346 hours in July and drops to 153 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2789 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Playa de Palma. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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%.

Playa de Palma 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

November, Playa de Palma’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 30°C (86°F).

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