Salcete Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Salcete, Goa, India. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Salcete varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 312 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 106 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2829 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Salcete, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per day.

Salcete vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Salcete enjoys an average of 2829 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Salcete

July, Salcete’s wettest month, receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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