Average Monthly Sunshine in Vila Nova de Cacela

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Vila Nova de Cacela, Algarve, Portugal. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Vila Nova de Cacela, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 361 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 158 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3135 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Vila Nova de Cacela serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Vila Nova de Cacela’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Vila Nova de Cacela enjoys an average of 3135 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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

December, Vila Nova de Cacela’s wettest month, receives 1 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

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