Vilamoura 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 Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Vilamoura varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 361 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 158 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3135 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Vilamoura 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.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 82% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 53%.

Vilamoura enjoys an average of 3135 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

December, Vilamoura’s wettest month, receives 1 mm (0.04 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 28°C (82°F).

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