Żurrieq Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Żurrieq, Malta. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Żurrieq varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 372 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 160 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3030 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Żurrieq. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 hours of sunlight 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%.
Żurrieq vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Żurrieq enjoys an average of 3030 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Żurrieq
December, Żurrieq’s wettest month, receives 3.8 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 Żurrieq Precipitation page.
