Fajã da Ovelha Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Fajã da Ovelha, Madeira Islands, Portugal. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Fajã da Ovelha vary. From a high of 238 hours in August, to a low of 152 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2315 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between August (7.9 hours per day) and December (5.1 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 57% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 45%.

Fajã da Ovelha enjoys an average of 2315 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

December, Fajã da Ovelha’s wettest month, receives 5.4 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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