Ponta Delgada Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Ponta Delgada, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 215 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 94 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1753 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 7.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Ponta Delgada vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ponta Delgada enjoys an average of 1753 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Ponta Delgada

December, Ponta Delgada’s wettest month, receives 43 mm (1.7 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 23°C (73°F).

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