Santiago del Teide 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 Santiago del Teide, Canary Islands, Spain. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Santiago del Teide varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 334 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 171 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2848 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Santiago del Teide serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.7 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 80% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 50%.
Santiago del Teide vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Santiago del Teide enjoys an average of 2848 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.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Santiago del Teide
December, Santiago del Teide’s wettest month, receives 3.5 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Santiago del Teide Precipitation page.
