Cela Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Cela, Centro Region, Portugal. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Cela, 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

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 8.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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%.

Cela vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Cela enjoys an average of 2206 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Cela

November, Cela’s wettest month, receives 12 mm (0.5 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 Cela Precipitation page.