Saguaro National Park (AZ) 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 Saguaro National Park, Arizona, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Saguaro National Park vary. From a high of 401 hours in May, to a low of 246 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3806 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 13.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 8.2 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 94% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 79%.

Saguaro National Park enjoys an average of 3806 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.

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

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

July, Saguaro National Park’s wettest month, receives 9.9 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 37°C (99°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

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