Nelas Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Nelas, Centro Region, Portugal. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Nelas varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 345 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 105 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2427 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Nelas serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Nelas enjoys an average of 2427 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

October, Nelas’s wettest month, receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month July 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 Nelas Precipitation page.