Average Monthly Sunshine in São Vicente

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate São Vicente. Expect long, bright days with 160 hours in May and darker periods with just 90 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 1677 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 5.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in September, with only 3.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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

São Vicente enjoys an average of 1677 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, Dublin, Ireland, receives only about 1440 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.

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

Other climate information

January, São Vicente’s wettest month, receives 296 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°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.