Average Monthly Sunshine in Ericeira

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Ericeira varies. It peaks at 385 hours in July and drops to 162 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3091 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ericeira serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.4 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Ericeira enjoys an average of 3091 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

November, Ericeira’s wettest month, receives 6.9 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C.

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