Santa Lucía Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Santa Lucía, Canary Islands, Spain. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Santa Lucía. 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.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Santa Lucía serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.9 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
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 Lucía vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Santa Lucía enjoys an average of 2830 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.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Santa Lucía
December, Santa Lucía’s wettest month, receives 4.5 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month July 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 Santa Lucía Precipitation page.
