Arcozelo Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Arcozelo, Norte Region, Portugal. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Arcozelo. Expect long, bright days with 307 hours in July and darker periods with just 122 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2465 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Arcozelo. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 73% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 46%.

Arcozelo enjoys an average of 2465 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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.

November, Arcozelo’s wettest month, receives 28 mm (1.1 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 25°C (77°F).

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