São Carlos Sunshine Hours by Month

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 São Carlos, São Paulo State, Brazil. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

São Carlos Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 288 hours of sunshine in March and 209 hours in June, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2810 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.6 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 7.0 hours in June.

São Carlos vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

São Carlos enjoys an average of 2810 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, 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.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Related Climate Data for São Carlos

January, São Carlos’s wettest month, receives 119 mm (4.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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