Vidigueira Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Vidigueira, Alentejo, Portugal. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Vidigueira, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 370 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 148 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2932 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Vidigueira. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 87% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 51%.
Vidigueira vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Vidigueira enjoys an average of 2932 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Vidigueira
October, Vidigueira’s wettest month, receives 2.4 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Vidigueira Precipitation page.
