Barahona 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 Barahona, Dominican Republic. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

On average, Barahona receives plenty of sunlight throughout the year. The annual sunshine totals up to approximately 3220 hours, making it a consistently bright destination.

Daily hours of sunshine

Despite minor fluctuations, Barahona enjoys a fairly consistent amount of sunshine throughout the year. In July, you can expect approximately 9.7 hours of daily sunshine, while even in September, Barahona still receives about 8.2 hours.

Barahona vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Barahona enjoys an average of 3220 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Barahona

October, Barahona’s wettest month, receives 105 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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