Aracaju 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 Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Aracaju changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2729 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in January and a subtle dip in June.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 8.9 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 5.9 hours in June.

Aracaju vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Aracaju enjoys an average of 2729 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Aracaju

May, Aracaju’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month December 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 Aracaju Precipitation page.