Average Monthly Sunshine in Santa Pola

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Santa Pola, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 345 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of December provide just 166 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2955 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Santa Pola’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Santa Pola enjoys an average of 2955 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

October, Santa Pola’s wettest month, receives 8.3 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°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.