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Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Vigo, Galicia, Spain. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
If you're visiting Vigo, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 312 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 129 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2495 hours.
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Vigo enjoys an average of 2495 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
November, Vigo’s wettest month, receives 52 mm (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 24°C (75°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Vigo Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vigo - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
See the full Vigo climate overview or explore weather in Spain.
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