Roussospítion Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Roussospítion, Crete, Greece. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Roussospítion varies. It peaks at 375 hours in July and drops to 117 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2791 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Roussospítion. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.5 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Roussospítion vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Roussospítion enjoys an average of 2791 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Roussospítion

December, Roussospítion’s wettest month, receives 4.1 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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