Protaras 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 Protaras, Cyprus. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Protaras, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 388 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 180 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3315 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 6.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Protaras vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Protaras enjoys an average of 3315 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Protaras

December, Protaras’s wettest month, receives 0.2 mm (0.01 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 29°C (84°F).

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