Sesmarias Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sesmarias, Algarve, Portugal. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Sesmarias varies. It peaks at 381 hours in July and drops to 156 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 3023 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sesmarias. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.7 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Sesmarias enjoys an average of 3023 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

December, Sesmarias’s wettest month, receives 2.6 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sesmarias Precipitation page.