Playa el Jobo Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Playa el Jobo, Alajuela, Costa Rica. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Playa el Jobo, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 250 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 120 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2210 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Playa el Jobo. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.3 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Playa el Jobo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Playa el Jobo enjoys an average of 2210 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Related Climate Data for Playa el Jobo

October, Playa el Jobo’s wettest month, receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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