Average Monthly Sunshine in Acapulco

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Acapulco experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, sees up to 290 hours of sunshine, while September, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 195 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2977 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.7 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in September, with about 6.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Acapulco enjoys an average of 2977 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.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

September, Acapulco’s wettest month, receives 35 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

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