Average Monthly Sunshine in Arrecife

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Arrecife vary. From a high of 301 hours in July, to a low of 197 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2950 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 10.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

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

Arrecife enjoys an average of 2950 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, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, Arrecife’s wettest month, receives 5.3 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

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