Torroal Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Torroal, Alentejo, Portugal. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Torroal, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 352 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 141 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2828 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 11.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 83% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 45%.

Torroal vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Torroal enjoys an average of 2828 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, 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.

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

Related Climate Data for Torroal

December, Torroal’s wettest month, receives 4.6 mm (0.2 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 26°C (79°F).

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