Galiza Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Galiza, Portugal. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Galiza. Expect long, bright days with 255 hours in August and darker periods with just 122 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2206 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Galiza, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.5 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per day.

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%.

Galiza enjoys an average of 2206 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

November, Galiza’s wettest month, receives 7.2 mm (0.3 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 22°C (72°F).

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