Maceió Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Maceió Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 260 hours of sunshine in December and 163 hours in June, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2511 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 8.7 hours of daily sun in December, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 5.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Maceió vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Maceió enjoys an average of 2511 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, 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 Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Maceió

June, Maceió’s wettest month, receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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