Average Monthly Sunshine in Bacalar

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Bacalar 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 Bacalar changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2775 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in September.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.2 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 6.8 hours in September.

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

Bacalar enjoys an average of 2775 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

June, Bacalar’s wettest month, receives 98 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C. During the driest month February 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 Bacalar Precipitation page.