Santiago do Cacém Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Santiago do Cacém, Alentejo, Portugal. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Santiago do Cacém, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 370 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 148 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2932 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 87% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 51%.

Santiago do Cacém enjoys an average of 2932 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

November, Santiago do Cacém’s wettest month, receives 4.6 mm (0.2 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 28°C (82°F).

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