São João do Estoril Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in São João do Estoril, Lisbon Region, Portugal. 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 São João do Estoril. Expect long, bright days with 385 hours in July and darker periods with just 162 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3091 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In São João do Estoril, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.4 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 85% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 53%.

São João do Estoril enjoys an average of 3091 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.

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

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

November, São João do Estoril’s wettest month, receives 5.2 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).

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