Nova Friburgo Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Nova Friburgo varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 166 hours, while October, the darkest month, offers only 97 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1675 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Nova Friburgo, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.5 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. October sees a soft sun for only 3.2 hours per day.

Nova Friburgo enjoys an average of 1675 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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

December, Nova Friburgo’s wettest month, receives 269 mm (11 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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