Santarém Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Santarém, Pará, Brazil. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Santarém varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 251 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 122 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2258 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Santarém serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Santarém vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Santarém enjoys an average of 2258 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Santarém

March, Santarém’s wettest month, receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

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