Lousã Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Lousã, Centro Region, Portugal. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Lousã, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 305 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 138 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2502 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Lousã. 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.

Lousã enjoys an average of 2502 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

October, Lousã’s wettest month, receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lousã Precipitation page.