Average Monthly Sunshine in Sounio

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Sounio. Expect long, bright days with 364 hours in July and darker periods with just 127 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2773 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sounio. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Sounio enjoys an average of 2773 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

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

Other climate information

December, Sounio’s wettest month, receives 2.1 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

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