Average Monthly Sunshine in Praia

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Praia experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, sees up to 301 hours of sunshine, while August, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 200 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2926 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 10.0 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 6.7 hours in August.

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

Praia enjoys an average of 2926 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, Belgium, 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.

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

Other climate information

September, Praia’s wettest month, receives 81 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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