Ponta do Sol 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 Ponta do Sol, Madeira Islands, Portugal. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Ponta do Sol vary. From a high of 238 hours in August, to a low of 152 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2315 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 7.9 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.1 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 57% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 45%.

Ponta do Sol enjoys an average of 2315 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

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

December, Ponta do Sol’s wettest month, receives 8.2 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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.