Average Monthly Sunshine in Sintra

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Sintra varies. It peaks at 385 hours in July and drops to 162 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3091 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Sintra, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.4 hours per day.

Sintra’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Sintra enjoys an average of 3091 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

November, Sintra’s wettest month, receives 5.7 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

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