Sunniest cities to live in Europe
Chasing daylight in Europe? These cities log the most sunny days a year in the catalog, with climate score and monthly cost alongside so sunshine comes with context.
Methodology: Ranked by average sunny days per year from the Jonzy catalog; climate score breaks ties.
1. Tenerife, Spain
~330 sunny days/yr · Climate 94/100 · $1,550/mo
~330 sunny days a year with a 94/100 climate score, about $1,550/mo all-in.
2. Limassol, Cyprus
~330 sunny days/yr · Climate 92/100 · $1,620/mo
~330 sunny days a year with a 92/100 climate score, about $1,620/mo all-in.
3. Alicante, Spain
~325 sunny days/yr · Climate 92/100 · $1,370/mo
~325 sunny days a year with a 92/100 climate score, about $1,370/mo all-in.
4. Faro, Portugal
~320 sunny days/yr · Climate 92/100 · $1,490/mo
~320 sunny days a year with a 92/100 climate score, about $1,490/mo all-in.
5. Heraklion, Greece
~320 sunny days/yr · Climate 92/100 · $1,260/mo
~320 sunny days a year with a 92/100 climate score, about $1,260/mo all-in.
6. Las Palmas, Spain
~320 sunny days/yr · Climate 92/100 · $1,540/mo
~320 sunny days a year with a 92/100 climate score, about $1,540/mo all-in.
7. Malaga, Spain
~320 sunny days/yr · Climate 92/100 · $1,590/mo
~320 sunny days a year with a 92/100 climate score, about $1,590/mo all-in.
8. Marbella, Spain
~320 sunny days/yr · Climate 92/100 · $2,300/mo
~320 sunny days a year with a 92/100 climate score, about $2,300/mo all-in.
9. Seville, Spain
~320 sunny days/yr · Climate 92/100 · $1,510/mo
~320 sunny days a year with a 92/100 climate score, about $1,510/mo all-in.
10. Sliema, Malta
~320 sunny days/yr · Climate 88/100 · $2,290/mo
~320 sunny days a year with a 88/100 climate score, about $2,290/mo all-in.
11. Nicosia, Cyprus
~320 sunny days/yr · Climate 80/100 · $1,670/mo
~320 sunny days a year with a 80/100 climate score, about $1,670/mo all-in.
12. Nice, France
~310 sunny days/yr · Climate 90/100 · $1,950/mo
~310 sunny days a year with a 90/100 climate score, about $1,950/mo all-in.
Frequently asked questions
Sunniest cities to live in Europe — which city is #1?
Tenerife, Spain tops this list. ~330 sunny days a year with a 94/100 climate score, about $1,550/mo all-in. Limassol and Alicante round out the top three.
How is this ranking calculated?
Ranked by average sunny days per year from the Jonzy catalog; climate score breaks ties. 126 catalog cities in Europe qualified for this list; the top 12 are shown. Scores are catalog averages, not personalised — Jonzy re-ranks every city for your own income, passport and lifestyle when you sign in.
How much does it cost to live in the top city in Europe?
Tenerife runs about $1,550/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Tenerife city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.