Caldas da Rainha Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Caldas da Rainha, Centro Region, Portugal. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Caldas da Rainha, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 255 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 122 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2206 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Caldas da Rainha serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.

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%.

Caldas da Rainha enjoys an average of 2206 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

November, Caldas da Rainha’s wettest month, receives 10 mm (0.4 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 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 Caldas da Rainha Precipitation page.