Average Monthly Sunshine in Sotogrande

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Sotogrande receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Sotogrande, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 326 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 135 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2698 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Sotogrande, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 4.5 hours per day.

Sotogrande’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Sotogrande enjoys an average of 2698 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

December, Sotogrande’s wettest month, receives 5.5 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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