Average Monthly Sunshine in Salento

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Salento vary. From a high of 196 hours in August, to a low of 137 hours in April, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1968 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between August (6.5 hours per day) and April (4.6 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Salento’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Salento enjoys an average of 1968 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

June, Salento’s wettest month, receives 528 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 21°C.

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