Average Monthly Sunshine in Teresina

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Teresina varies. It peaks at 316 hours in August and drops to 152 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2795 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.5 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 5.1 hours.

Teresina’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Teresina enjoys an average of 2795 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Other climate information

March, Teresina’s wettest month, receives 18 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 36°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.