Machico 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 Machico, Madeira Islands, Portugal. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Machico vary. From a high of 238 hours in August, to a low of 152 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2315 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 7.9 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.1 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 57% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 45%.

Machico enjoys an average of 2315 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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

December, Machico’s wettest month, receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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