Average Monthly Sunshine in Mértola

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Mértola receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Mértola varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 370 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 148 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2932 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Mértola serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Mértola’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Mértola enjoys an average of 2932 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

October, Mértola’s wettest month, receives 1.7 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 34°C.

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