Contagem 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 Contagem, Minas Gerais, Brazil. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Contagem Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 242 hours of sunshine in August and 152 hours in December, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2419 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 8.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.1 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Contagem vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Contagem enjoys an average of 2419 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.

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

Related Climate Data for Contagem

December, Contagem’s wettest month, receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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