Nilópolis 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 Nilópolis, Rio de Janeiro State, 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 Nilópolis vary. From a high of 212 hours in January, to a low of 144 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2183 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 7.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Nilópolis vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Nilópolis enjoys an average of 2183 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Nilópolis

January, Nilópolis’s wettest month, receives 187 mm (7.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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