Saint Lucia Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Saint Lucia occur in May, with around 249 hours of sunshine. Even in October, the least sunny month, Saint Lucia still enjoys a comfortable 214 hours of sunlight. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2880 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

If you're planning a trip to Saint Lucia, rest assured that sunshine is an important factor. With peak sunshine in May at 8.3 hours daily and a slight dip to 7.1 hours in October, it maintains a sunny destination year-round.

Saint Lucia vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Saint Lucia enjoys an average of 2880 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Saint Lucia

October, Saint Lucia’s wettest month, receives 126 mm (5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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