Average Monthly Sunshine in San Juan de Alicante

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in San Juan de Alicante varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 329 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 165 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2853 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day.

San Juan de Alicante’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

San Juan de Alicante enjoys an average of 2853 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Other climate information

September, San Juan de Alicante’s wettest month, receives 14 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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