Foz do Arelho Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Foz do Arelho, Centro Region, Portugal. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Foz do Arelho, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 255 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 122 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2206 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Foz do Arelho serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 60% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. February has the lowest percentage at 40%.

Foz do Arelho enjoys an average of 2206 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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.

November, Foz do Arelho’s wettest month, receives 9.9 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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