Average Monthly Sunshine in Ponta do Sol

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ponta do Sol. Expect long, bright days with 380 hours in June and darker periods with just 205 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2990 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ponta do Sol. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Ponta do Sol’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Ponta do Sol enjoys an average of 2990 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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.

Other climate information

September, Ponta do Sol’s wettest month, receives 38 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

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