Atalaia de Cima 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 Atalaia de Cima, Centro Region, Portugal. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Atalaia de Cima varies. It peaks at 255 hours in August and drops to 122 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2206 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Atalaia de Cima, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.5 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 60% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. February has the lowest percentage at 40%.

Atalaia de Cima enjoys an average of 2206 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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.

November, Atalaia de Cima’s wettest month, receives 8.2 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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