Ribeira Grande Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ribeira Grande, Azores, Portugal. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Ribeira Grande, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 215 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 94 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1753 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Ribeira Grande, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.2 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.1 hours per day.

Ribeira Grande enjoys an average of 1753 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

December, Ribeira Grande’s wettest month, receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°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 Ribeira Grande Precipitation page.