Xagħra Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Xagħra, Gozo, Malta. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Xagħra, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 370 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 159 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3023 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Xagħra, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 87% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 51%.

Xagħra enjoys an average of 3023 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

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

December, Xagħra’s wettest month, receives 3.5 mm (0.1 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 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 Xagħra Precipitation page.