Carolina 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 Carolina, North Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Carolina changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2966 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in November.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 9.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. November, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 76% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 60%.

Carolina enjoys an average of 2966 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

September, Carolina’s wettest month, receives 127 mm (5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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