Sanremo 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 Sanremo, Liguria, Italy. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Sanremo. Expect long, bright days with 342 hours in July and darker periods with just 144 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2703 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sanremo. 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 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 73% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 50%.
Sanremo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Sanremo enjoys an average of 2703 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Sanremo
November, Sanremo’s wettest month, receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sanremo Precipitation page.
