Antigua Guatemala Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Antigua Guatemala, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Antigua Guatemala Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 248 hours of sunshine in January and 156 hours in June, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2449 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 8.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.2 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Antigua Guatemala enjoys an average of 2449 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

September, Antigua Guatemala’s wettest month, receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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