Average Monthly Sunshine in Portimão

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Portimão, Algarve, Portugal. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Portimão, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 381 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 156 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3023 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Portimão serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Portimão’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Portimão enjoys an average of 3023 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

December, Portimão’s wettest month, receives 2.8 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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