Average Monthly Sunshine in Vila Real de Santo António

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Vila Real de Santo António receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Vila Real de Santo António. Expect long, bright days with 361 hours in July and darker periods with just 158 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3135 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Vila Real de Santo António, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours per day.

Vila Real de Santo António’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Vila Real de Santo António 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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.

Other climate information

December, Vila Real de Santo António’s wettest month, receives 0.9 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 Real de Santo António Precipitation page.