Tafira Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Tafira, Canary Islands, Spain. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Tafira varies. It peaks at 311 hours in July and drops to 178 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2830 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Tafira. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 75% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 54%.

Tafira vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Tafira enjoys an average of 2830 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Tafira

December, Tafira’s wettest month, receives 8.6 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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