San Juan de Alicante Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in San Juan de Alicante, Valencia Community, Spain. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting San Juan de Alicante, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 329 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 165 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2862 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in San Juan de Alicante. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 80% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 59%.
San Juan de Alicante vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
San Juan de Alicante enjoys an average of 2862 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.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for San Juan de Alicante
September, San Juan de Alicante’s wettest month, receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our San Juan de Alicante Precipitation page.
