Santa Margherita Ligure Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Margherita Ligure, Liguria, Italy. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Santa Margherita Ligure. Expect long, bright days with 295 hours in July and darker periods with just 111 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2231 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Santa Margherita Ligure. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Santa Margherita Ligure vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Santa Margherita Ligure enjoys an average of 2231 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Santa Margherita Ligure

November, Santa Margherita Ligure’s wettest month, receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°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 Margherita Ligure Precipitation page.