Monte Gordo 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 Monte Gordo, Algarve, Portugal. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Monte Gordo, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 361 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 158 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3135 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Monte Gordo. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 82% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 53%.

Monte Gordo enjoys an average of 3135 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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.

December, Monte Gordo’s wettest month, receives 1 mm (0.04 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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