Average Monthly Sunshine in Porto Alegre

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Porto Alegre varies. It peaks at 233 hours in December and drops to 116 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2106 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Porto Alegre’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Porto Alegre enjoys an average of 2106 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

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

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

Other climate information

October, Porto Alegre’s wettest month, receives 141 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 23°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.