Lourinhã 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 Lourinhã, Centro Region, Portugal. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Lourinhã varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 255 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 122 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2206 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Lourinhã serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.

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%.

Lourinhã enjoys an average of 2206 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

November, Lourinhã’s wettest month, receives 8.2 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 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 Lourinhã Precipitation page.