Zamboanga City 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 Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Zamboanga City changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2475 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in June.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 7.6 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 5.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Zamboanga City vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Zamboanga City enjoys an average of 2475 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.

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

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Zamboanga City

June, Zamboanga City’s wettest month, receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°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 Zamboanga City Precipitation page.