Average Monthly Sunshine in Tarragona

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Tarragona. Expect long, bright days with 307 hours in July and darker periods with just 140 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2517 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Tarragona, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per day.

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

Tarragona enjoys an average of 2517 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

September, Tarragona’s wettest month, receives 46 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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