Magical Split
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When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Saplunara, Mljet Island, Croatia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Sunshine in Saplunara varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 346 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 125 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2668 hours.
In Saplunara, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.2 hours per day.
On average the sun shines 81% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 35%.
Saplunara enjoys an average of 2668 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
November, Saplunara’s wettest month, receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Saplunara Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Magical Split
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