Average Monthly Sunshine in Trinidad

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Trinidad changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2610 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in June.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 8.2 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 6.2 hours in June.

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

Trinidad enjoys an average of 2610 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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

August, Trinidad’s wettest month, receives 138 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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