Ferreira do Alentejo Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ferreira do Alentejo, Alentejo, Portugal. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Ferreira do Alentejo varies. It peaks at 370 hours in July and drops to 148 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2932 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Ferreira do Alentejo, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.9 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 87% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 51%.

Ferreira do Alentejo enjoys an average of 2932 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

October, Ferreira do Alentejo’s wettest month, receives 4.7 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

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