Tijuca National Park Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Tijuca National Park, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Tijuca National Park experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, sees up to 212 hours of sunshine, while September, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 144 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2183 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 7.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Tijuca National Park enjoys an average of 2183 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

January, Tijuca National Park’s wettest month, receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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