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Average Monthly Sunshine in Horta

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Horta. Expect long, bright days with 238 hours in August and darker periods with just 82 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1783 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Horta serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Horta enjoys an average of 1783 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

December, Horta’s wettest month, receives 32 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Horta?

Wed   Jan 15
23°C | 20°C
SW 12 m/s
7.8 mm
overcast and thunder

overcast and thunder

Thu   Jan 16
22°C | 20°C
SW 10 m/s
1.8 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Fri   Jan 17
22°C | 19°C
SW 9 m/s
1.9 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

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