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When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Barra da Tijuca Beach, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Barra da Tijuca Beach Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 212 hours of sunshine in January and 144 hours in September, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2183 hours.
This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 7.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.
Barra da Tijuca Beach enjoys an average of 2183 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.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
January, Barra da Tijuca Beach’s wettest month, receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Barra da Tijuca Beach Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Barra da Tijuca Beach - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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