Average Monthly Sunshine in Guatemala City

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Guatemala City receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Guatemala City vary. From a high of 248 hours in January, to a low of 156 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2449 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 8.3 hours of daily sun in January, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 5.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Guatemala City’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Guatemala City enjoys an average of 2449 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, 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 Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

June, Guatemala City’s wettest month, receives 60 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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