Acapulco Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
While the amount of sunshine in Acapulco changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2977 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in September.
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 vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Acapulco enjoys an average of 2977 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Acapulco
September, Acapulco’s wettest month, receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).
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.
Acapulco Weather by Month
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Acapulco 3-Day Forecast
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Water Temp
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