Santana 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 Santana, Madeira Islands, Portugal. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Santana Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 238 hours of sunshine in August and 152 hours in December, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2315 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 7.9 hours of daily sun in August, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 5.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 57% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 45%.

Santana vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Santana enjoys an average of 2315 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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 Santana

December, Santana’s wettest month, receives 13 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°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 Santana Precipitation page.