Average Monthly Sunshine in Lajes

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Lajes varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 238 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 88 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1939 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Lajes, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.9 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.9 hours per day.

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

Lajes enjoys an average of 1939 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Lajes’s wettest month, receives 29 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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