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Average Monthly Sunshine in Riba Douro

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

Monthly hours of sunshine


Sunshine in Riba Douro varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 307 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 122 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2465 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine


This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Riba Douro’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Riba Douro enjoys an average of 2465 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

October, Riba Douro’s wettest month, receives 35 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Riba Douro?

Sun   Jan 05
16°C | 11°C
S 6 m/s
27 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Mon   Jan 06
12°C | 5°C
W 3 m/s
11 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Tue   Jan 07
12°C | 5°C
S 5 m/s
1.2 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

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