Tersanas 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 Tersanas, Crete, Greece. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Tersanas, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 375 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2791 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Tersanas. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.5 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Tersanas vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Tersanas enjoys an average of 2791 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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 Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Tersanas

December, Tersanas’s wettest month, receives 5.4 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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