Castanhal 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 Castanhal, Pará, Brazil. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Castanhal, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 269 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of February provide just 102 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2237 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Castanhal. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.0 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Castanhal enjoys an average of 2237 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

March, Castanhal’s wettest month, receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).

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