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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 St Julian's, Malta, Malta. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
If you're visiting St Julian's, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 372 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 160 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3030 hours.
For those who appreciate different seasons, St Julian's serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight.
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%.
St Julian's 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
December, St Julian's’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 St Julian's Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in St Julian's - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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