Nazaré Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Nazaré, Centro Region, Portugal. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Nazaré varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 255 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 122 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2206 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Nazaré. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 60% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. February has the lowest percentage at 40%.

Nazaré vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Nazaré enjoys an average of 2206 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Nazaré

November, Nazaré’s wettest month, receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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