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Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Tarajalejo, Canary Islands, Spain. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Tarajalejo vary. From a high of 297 hours in July, to a low of 188 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2879 hours.
This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 9.9 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.
Tarajalejo enjoys an average of 2879 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
December, Tarajalejo’s wettest month, receives 0.9 mm (0.04 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Tarajalejo Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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