Taranto Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Taranto, Puglia (Apulia), Italy. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Taranto. Expect long, bright days with 341 hours in July and darker periods with just 110 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2595 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Taranto, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.7 hours per day.

Taranto vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Taranto enjoys an average of 2595 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Taranto

November, Taranto’s wettest month, receives 14 mm (0.6 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 30°C (86°F).

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