Gozo, the best kept secret of the Mediterranean
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The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Qala, Gozo, Malta. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Sunshine in Qala varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 370 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 159 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3023 hours.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Qala serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight.
On average the sun shines 87% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 51%.
Qala enjoys an average of 3023 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
December, Qala’s wettest month, receives 3.6 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Qala Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Qala - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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