Rhodes Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Rhodes, Aegina, Greece. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Rhodes. Expect long, bright days with 372 hours in July and darker periods with just 108 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2781 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Rhodes. 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 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 100% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 50%.

Rhodes vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Rhodes enjoys an average of 2781 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Related Climate Data for Rhodes

December, Rhodes’s wettest month, receives 0.2 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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