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Average Monthly Sunshine in Puntarenas

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Puntarenas. Expect long, bright days with 282 hours in March and darker periods with just 156 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2489 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Puntarenas. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Puntarenas’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Puntarenas enjoys an average of 2489 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.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

October, Puntarenas’s wettest month, receives 30 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Puntarenas?

Wed   Jan 15
32°C | 25°C
NE 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
32°C | 23°C
S 5 m/s
0.3 mm
partly cloudy and slight rain

partly cloudy and slight rain

Fri   Jan 17
30°C | 25°C
S 4 m/s
1.1 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

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