Magical Split
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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 Rakalj, Istria, Croatia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Rakalj. Expect long, bright days with 300 hours in July and darker periods with just 90 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2150 hours.
In Rakalj, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 3.0 hours per day.
On average the sun shines 67% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 30%.
Rakalj enjoys an average of 2150 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
November, Rakalj’s wettest month, receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°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 Rakalj Precipitation page.
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