Roque Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Roque, Canary Islands, Spain. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Roque Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 297 hours of sunshine in July and 188 hours in December, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2879 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 9.9 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Roque enjoys an average of 2879 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

December, Roque’s wettest month, receives 6.1 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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