Sassari 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 Sassari, Sardinia, Italy. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Sassari. Expect long, bright days with 349 hours in July and darker periods with just 111 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2597 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sassari serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 75% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 40%.

Sassari vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Sassari enjoys an average of 2597 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Related Climate Data for Sassari

November, Sassari’s wettest month, receives 13 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sassari Precipitation page.