Porto Santo 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 Porto Santo, Madeira Islands, Madeira. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Porto Santo varies. It peaks at 242 hours in August and drops to 133 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2201 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Porto Santo serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Porto Santo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Porto Santo enjoys an average of 2201 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Porto Santo

December, Porto Santo’s wettest month, receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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