Vila do Porto 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 Vila do Porto, Azores, Portugal. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Vila do Porto varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 263 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 106 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2259 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Vila do Porto, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per day.

Vila do Porto vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Vila do Porto enjoys an average of 2259 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Related Climate Data for Vila do Porto

December, Vila do Porto’s wettest month, receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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