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The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Betim vary. From a high of 242 hours in August, to a low of 152 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2419 hours.
This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 8.1 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 5.1 hours in December.
Betim enjoys an average of 2419 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.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
December, Betim’s wettest month, receives 147 mm (5.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Betim Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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