Average Monthly Sunshine in Zaragoza

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Zaragoza varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 344 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 122 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2705 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours.

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

Zaragoza enjoys an average of 2705 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

April, Zaragoza’s wettest month, receives 16 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 34°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.