Average Monthly Sunshine in Rivas-Vaciamadrid

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Rivas-Vaciamadrid 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 Rivas-Vaciamadrid. Expect long, bright days with 350 hours in July and darker periods with just 122 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2740 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Rivas-Vaciamadrid, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per day.

Rivas-Vaciamadrid’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Rivas-Vaciamadrid enjoys an average of 2740 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

October, Rivas-Vaciamadrid’s wettest month, receives 7.8 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 35°C.

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