Average Monthly Sunshine in Tarrafal

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Tarrafal changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2926 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in August.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 10.0 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in August, with about 6.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Tarrafal enjoys an average of 2926 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Other climate information

September, Tarrafal’s wettest month, receives 68 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month March 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 Tarrafal Precipitation page.