Leiria 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 Leiria, Centro Region, Portugal. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Leiria varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 305 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 138 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2502 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Leiria. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Leiria vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Leiria enjoys an average of 2502 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Leiria

November, Leiria’s wettest month, receives 12 mm (0.5 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 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 Leiria Precipitation page.