Nieuw Nickerie 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 Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Nieuw Nickerie vary. From a high of 271 hours in October, to a low of 175 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2564 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between October (9.0 hours per day) and December (5.8 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 74% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 47%.

Nieuw Nickerie enjoys an average of 2564 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

May, Nieuw Nickerie’s wettest month, receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).

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