Santa Maria Madalena Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Santa Maria Madalena, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Santa Maria Madalena. Expect long, bright days with 166 hours in August and darker periods with just 97 hours in October. The total annual amount of sun is 1675 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Santa Maria Madalena, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.5 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. October sees a soft sun for only 3.2 hours per day.

Santa Maria Madalena enjoys an average of 1675 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

December, Santa Maria Madalena’s wettest month, receives 129 mm (5.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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