Rio Maior Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Rio Maior, Portugal. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Rio Maior, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 255 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 122 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2206 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 8.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 60% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. February has the lowest percentage at 40%.
Rio Maior vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Rio Maior enjoys an average of 2206 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.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Rio Maior
November, Rio Maior’s wettest month, receives 9.6 mm (0.4 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 28°C (82°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Rio Maior Precipitation page.
