Where is the most sun in winter: 10 destinations for an unforgettable vacation

In winter, most of Europe is covered with thick clouds, so people in European countries miss the sunshine. Luckily, if your vacation falls in winter, you can spend it in sunny lands.

For those who want to bask in the warm rays, the Express has compiled a list of 10 destinations with the sunniest weather in winter. In each of these locations, you will receive more than 10 hours of sunlight per day.

Tanzania

The leader is Tanzania, where the sun shines for 12.06 hours a day in the winter months. In Zanzibar, a stunning archipelago with more than fifty islands in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanzania, tourists can enjoy beautiful sandy beaches and endless blue skies after the rainy season ends in December.

Male, Maldives

The picturesque island of Male ranks second, offering 11.88 hours of winter sunshine per day. In addition, flights from Europe to the Maldives have recently become significantly cheaper, making vacations on this archipelago more affordable.

Cape Town, South Africa

On average, you can enjoy 11.47 hours of sunshine per day in Cape Town in winter. The city is also known for its beautiful beaches and the famous Table Mountain. Cape Town also boasts top-notch restaurants and fine wines from local vineyards.

Bali, Indonesia

Bali really does have it all. From the surfing waves of Changgu to the lush greenery of Ubud and the tranquility of the Gili Islands. You can find both solitude and wild parties here. It's a versatile place to enjoy the winter sun. And you can do it for 10.71 hours a day.

Canary Islands

Two of the places on the list are technically the territory of a European country. The Canary Islands belong to Spain, and in winter, both Tenerife and Fuerteventura enjoy an average of 10.35 hours of sunshine per day.

In general, the top ten destinations for those who want sun in winter look like this:

1. Tanzania - the average number of hours of sunshine in winter is 12.06;
2. Male, Maldives - 11.88 hours;
3. Cape Town, South Africa - 11.47 hours;
4. Bali, Indonesia - 10.71 hours;
5. Cairo, Egypt - 10.65 hours;
6. Chiang Mai, Thailand - 10.53 hours;
7. Miami, Florida - 10.53 hours;
8. Tenerife, Canary Islands - 10.35 hours;
9. Fuerteventura, Canary Islands - 10.35 hours;
10. Marrakech, Morocco - 10.06 hours.

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