Gondomar 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 Gondomar, Norte Region, Portugal. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Gondomar. Expect long, bright days with 307 hours in July and darker periods with just 122 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2465 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Gondomar. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 73% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 46%.
Gondomar vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Gondomar enjoys an average of 2465 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.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Gondomar
December, Gondomar’s wettest month, receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Gondomar Precipitation page.
