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In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sao Luiz, Brazil. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
If you're visiting Sao Luiz, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 260 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of March provide just 107 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2355 hours.
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 8.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in March, with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Sao Luiz enjoys an average of 2355 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
March, Sao Luiz’s wettest month, receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sao Luiz Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sao Luiz - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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