Itaguaí 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 Itaguaí, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Itaguaí changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2183 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in January and a subtle dip in September.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 7.1 hours of daily sun in January, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in September, with about 4.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Itaguaí enjoys an average of 2183 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.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

January, Itaguaí’s wettest month, receives 210 mm (8.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month August 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 Itaguaí Precipitation page.