Albufeira Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Albufeira, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 381 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 156 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3023 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Albufeira. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.7 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Albufeira enjoys an average of 3023 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

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

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

December, Albufeira’s wettest month, receives 1.1 mm (0.04 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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