Bacalar Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Bacalar vary. From a high of 277 hours in May, to a low of 205 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2775 hours.
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 vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Bacalar enjoys an average of 2775 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.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Bacalar
June, Bacalar’s wettest month, receives 98 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).
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.
Bacalar Weather by Month
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