Average Monthly Sunshine in Tarifa

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Tarifa varies. It peaks at 308 hours in July and drops to 145 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2640 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Tarifa enjoys an average of 2640 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.

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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Tarifa’s wettest month, receives 4.7 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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