Average Monthly Sunshine in Santa Cruz das Flores

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Santa Cruz das Flores. Expect long, bright days with 218 hours in August and darker periods with just 67 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1578 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Santa Cruz das Flores, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.3 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.2 hours per day.

Santa Cruz das Flores’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Santa Cruz das Flores enjoys an average of 1578 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

December, Santa Cruz das Flores’s wettest month, receives 60 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month July 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 Santa Cruz das Flores Precipitation page.