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In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Santa Brígida, Canary Islands, Spain. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Santa Brígida. Expect long, bright days with 311 hours in July and darker periods with just 178 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2830 hours.
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.9 hours of sunlight per day.
On average the sun shines 75% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 54%.
Santa Brígida enjoys an average of 2830 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
December, Santa Brígida’s wettest month, receives 8.1 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Santa Brígida Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santa Brígida - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Water Temp
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