Average Monthly Sunshine in Albufeira

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Albufeira varies. It peaks at 381 hours in July and drops to 156 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 3023 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Albufeira enjoys an average of 3023 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

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

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.