Average Monthly Sunshine in São José

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that São José receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in São José changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 1990 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in December and a subtle dip in September.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 6.3 hours daily sunshine in December, it dips to 4.3 hours in September.

São José’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

São José enjoys an average of 1990 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Dublin, Ireland, receives only about 1440 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.

Other climate information

January, São José’s wettest month, receives 218 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 21°C.

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