Macaíba Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Macaíba, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Macaíba experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, October, sees up to 293 hours of sunshine, while June, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 197 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2931 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.8 hours of daily sun in October, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 6.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Macaíba vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Macaíba enjoys an average of 2931 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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 Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Macaíba

April, Macaíba’s wettest month, receives 98 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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