Average Monthly Sunshine in Carvoeiro

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 Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Carvoeiro varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 381 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 156 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3023 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Carvoeiro serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.2 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Carvoeiro enjoys an average of 3023 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.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

December, Carvoeiro’s wettest month, receives 2.6 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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