Average Monthly Sunshine in Faro

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Faro, Algarve, Portugal. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Faro, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 361 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 158 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3135 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Faro, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours per day.

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

Faro enjoys an average of 3135 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.

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

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

December, Faro’s wettest month, receives 2.6 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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