Skaleta 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 Skaleta, Crete, Greece. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Skaleta varies. It peaks at 375 hours in July and drops to 117 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2791 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 12.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Skaleta vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Skaleta enjoys an average of 2791 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Skaleta

December, Skaleta’s wettest month, receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°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 Skaleta Precipitation page.