São José 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 José, Santa Catarina, Brazil. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in São José vary. From a high of 188 hours in December, to a low of 130 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1988 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. December sees up to 6.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

São José enjoys an average of 1988 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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.

January, São José’s wettest month, receives 218 mm (8.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°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 Precipitation page.