Rechovot Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Rechovot, Center District Israel, Israel. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Rechovot varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 369 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 189 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3311 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Rechovot. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Rechovot vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Rechovot enjoys an average of 3311 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

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

Related Climate Data for Rechovot

January, Rechovot’s wettest month, receives 1.9 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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