Natal 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 Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Natal vary. From a high of 293 hours in October, to a low of 197 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2931 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. October sees up to 9.8 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

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

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

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

April, Natal’s wettest month, receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month October 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 Natal Precipitation page.