Puerto del Rosario 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 Puerto del Rosario, Canary Islands, Spain. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Puerto del Rosario changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2879 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in July and a subtle dip in December.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.9 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 6.3 hours in December.

Puerto del Rosario vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Puerto del Rosario enjoys an average of 2879 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 contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Related Climate Data for Puerto del Rosario

December, Puerto del Rosario’s wettest month, receives 6.6 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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