If it's indoors, what appears to be direct sunlight is actually filtered light, as regular window glass cuts much of the UV part of the spectrum. That's still good for your plant, and kinder to it than direct (outdoor) sun. Strong light like you have described will tend to dry out the soil faster in an unglazed clay pot, as the moisture can exit through the sides as well as the top. So it might very well dry out as fast as you have described. Just be prepared for the situation to change come late fall and winter when the days are shorter and the sun is lower in the sky... you probably will want to reduce the watering frequency during that period. Also, the plant will enjoy a larger pot in the near future... probably come spring. Try to avoid making these sorts of changes during late fall and winter.
