Alcácer do Sal Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Alcácer do Sal, Alentejo, Portugal. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Alcácer do Sal, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 352 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 141 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2828 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Alcácer do Sal, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 83% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 45%.
Alcácer do Sal vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Alcácer do Sal enjoys an average of 2828 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.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Alcácer do Sal
December, Alcácer do Sal’s wettest month, receives 4.9 mm (0.2 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 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 Alcácer do Sal Precipitation page.
