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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Playa de Santiago. Expect long, bright days with 253 hours in May and darker periods with just 140 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2328 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Playa de Santiago. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.4 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Playa de Santiago enjoys an average of 2328 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

December, Playa de Santiago’s wettest month, receives 1.1 mm (0.04 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°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 Santiago Precipitation page.