Castelo Rodrigo Sunshine Hours by Month
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 Castelo Rodrigo, Centro Region, Portugal. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Castelo Rodrigo varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 345 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 105 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2427 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Castelo Rodrigo. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Castelo Rodrigo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Castelo Rodrigo enjoys an average of 2427 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.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Castelo Rodrigo
October, Castelo Rodrigo’s wettest month, receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Castelo Rodrigo Precipitation page.
