Average Monthly Sunshine in Peñafiel

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Peñafiel receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Peñafiel varies. It peaks at 365 hours in July and drops to 88 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2639 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Peñafiel. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Peñafiel’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Peñafiel enjoys an average of 2639 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

April, Peñafiel’s wettest month, receives 17 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

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