Average Monthly Sunshine in Brasilia

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Brasilia receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Brasilia varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 275 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 141 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2425 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Brasilia enjoys an average of 2425 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

December, Brasilia’s wettest month, receives 36 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°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 Precipitation page.