Roma 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 Roma, Italy. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Roma varies. It peaks at 332 hours in July and drops to 112 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2473 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Roma. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Roma vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Roma enjoys an average of 2473 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.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Roma
November, Roma’s wettest month, receives 24 mm (0.9 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 31°C (88°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Roma Precipitation page.
Roma Weather by Month
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Roma 3-Day Forecast
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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