Benque Viejo del Carmen 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 Benque Viejo del Carmen, Belize. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Benque Viejo del Carmen varies. It peaks at 256 hours in April and drops to 151 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2389 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Benque Viejo del Carmen serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in April with an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Benque Viejo del Carmen vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Benque Viejo del Carmen enjoys an average of 2389 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Benque Viejo del Carmen

September, Benque Viejo del Carmen’s wettest month, receives 43 mm (1.7 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 31°C (88°F).

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