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

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in São José vary. From a high of 266 hours in January, to a low of 177 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2735 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between January (8.9 hours per day) and June (5.9 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

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

São José enjoys an average of 2735 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 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

May, São José’s wettest month, receives 85 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 29°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.