Areias de São João 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 Areias de São João, Portugal. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Areias de São João, 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

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.

Areias de São João vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Areias de São João

December, Areias de São João’s wettest month, receives 2.7 mm (0.1 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 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 Areias de São João Precipitation page.