São José dos Campos 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 São José dos Campos, São Paulo State, Brazil. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in São José dos Campos varies. It peaks at 181 hours in July and drops to 95 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 1567 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In São José dos Campos, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 3.2 hours per day.

São José dos Campos vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

São José dos Campos enjoys an average of 1567 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for São José dos Campos

January, São José dos Campos’s wettest month, receives 214 mm (8.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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