Celorico de Basto 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 Celorico de Basto, Norte Region, Portugal. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Celorico de Basto varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 307 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 122 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2465 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Celorico de Basto. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 73% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 46%.

Celorico de Basto enjoys an average of 2465 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

December, Celorico de Basto’s wettest month, receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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