Average Monthly Sunshine in Bragança

Average Monthly Sunshine in Bragança

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 Bragança, Norte Region, Portugal. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Bragança varies. It peaks at 362 hours in July and drops to 104 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2586 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Bragança, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per day.

Bragança’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Bragança enjoys an average of 2586 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

October, Bragança’s wettest month, receives 21 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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