Average Monthly Sunshine in Ripe

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Ripe receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ripe. Expect long, bright days with 298 hours in July and darker periods with just 67 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2053 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ripe. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.9 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Ripe’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Ripe enjoys an average of 2053 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

November, Ripe’s wettest month, receives 35 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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