Average Monthly Sunshine in Petrópolis

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Petrópolis 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 2193 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.

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

Petrópolis enjoys an average of 2193 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Other climate information

January, Petrópolis’s wettest month, receives 263 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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