Garajau 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 Garajau, Madeira Islands, Portugal. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Garajau changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2315 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in August and a subtle dip in December.

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%.

Garajau vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Garajau enjoys an average of 2315 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.

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.

Related Climate Data for Garajau

December, Garajau’s wettest month, receives 11 mm (0.4 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 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 Garajau Precipitation page.