Torre Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Torre, Portugal. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Torre. Expect long, bright days with 385 hours in July and darker periods with just 162 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3091 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 85% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 53%.

Torre vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

Related Climate Data for Torre

November, Torre’s wettest month, receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).

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