Average Monthly Sunshine in San Cristóbal de Las Casas
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that San Cristóbal de Las Casas 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 San Cristóbal de Las Casas. Expect long, bright days with 212 hours in January and darker periods with just 118 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2101 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In San Cristóbal de Las Casas, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.1 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 3.9 hours per day.
San Cristóbal de Las Casas’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
San Cristóbal de Las Casas enjoys an average of 2101 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Other climate information
June, San Cristóbal de Las Casas’s wettest month, receives 67 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 25°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our San Cristóbal de Las Casas Precipitation page.
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