Average Monthly Sunshine in Roquetas de Mar

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Roquetas de Mar varies. It peaks at 342 hours in July and drops to 177 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2992 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Roquetas de Mar. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Roquetas de Mar’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Roquetas de Mar enjoys an average of 2992 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

December, Roquetas de Mar’s wettest month, receives 5.8 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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