Sliema Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sliema, Malta, Malta. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Sliema. Expect long, bright days with 372 hours in July and darker periods with just 160 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3030 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sliema. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 87% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 51%.

Sliema enjoys an average of 3030 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

December, Sliema’s wettest month, receives 3.9 mm (0.2 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 27°C (81°F).

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