Average Monthly Sunshine in Ribeira Grande

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Ribeira Grande varies. It peaks at 380 hours in June and drops to 205 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3111 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 12.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Ribeira Grande’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Ribeira Grande enjoys an average of 3111 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

September, Ribeira Grande’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 Ribeira Grande Precipitation page.