Average Monthly Sunshine in Coimbra

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Coimbra receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Coimbra, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 305 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 138 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2499 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Coimbra, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.6 hours.

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

Coimbra enjoys an average of 2499 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

October, Coimbra’s wettest month, receives 18 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

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