Castries Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Castries, Castries, Saint Lucia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
The sunniest days in Castries occur in May, with around 249 hours of sunshine. Even in October, the least sunny month, Castries still enjoys a comfortable 214 hours of sunlight. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2880 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
The sunniest days in Castries occur in May, with around 8.3 hours of daily sunshine. Even in October, the least sunny month, Castries doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 7.1 hours of daily sunlight.
Castries vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Castries enjoys an average of 2880 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.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Castries
October, Castries’s wettest month, receives 122 mm (4.8 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 29°C (84°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Castries Precipitation page.
