Average Monthly Sunshine in Santa Maria la Palma

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Santa Maria la Palma varies. It peaks at 349 hours in July and drops to 111 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2620 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 11.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Santa Maria la Palma’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Santa Maria la Palma enjoys an average of 2620 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

November, Santa Maria la Palma’s wettest month, receives 8.4 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°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.