São Martinho do Porto 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 Martinho do Porto, Centro Region, Portugal. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting São Martinho do Porto, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 255 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 122 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2206 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In São Martinho do Porto, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.5 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 60% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. February has the lowest percentage at 40%.
São Martinho do Porto vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
São Martinho do Porto enjoys an average of 2206 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for São Martinho do Porto
November, São Martinho do Porto’s wettest month, receives 11 mm (0.4 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 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 Martinho do Porto Precipitation page.
