Sao Paulo 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 Sao Paulo, São Paulo State, Brazil. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Sao Paulo vary. From a high of 187 hours in July, to a low of 150 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1998 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (6.2 hours per day) and December (5.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Sao Paulo enjoys an average of 1998 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

January, Sao Paulo’s wettest month, receives 215 mm (8.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°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 Sao Paulo Precipitation page.