Sal Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sal, Cape Verde. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Sal vary. From a high of 217 hours in April, to a low of 149 hours in July, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2193 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 7.2 hours of daily sun in April, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in July, with about 5.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Sal enjoys an average of 2193 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

September, Sal’s wettest month, receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month May 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 Sal Precipitation page.