Carrillo Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Carrillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Carrillo varies. It peaks at 282 hours in March and drops to 156 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2489 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Carrillo serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 5.2 hours of daily sunlight.
Carrillo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Carrillo enjoys an average of 2489 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Carrillo
October, Carrillo’s wettest month, receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Carrillo Precipitation page.
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