Chichén-Itzá Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Chichén-Itzá, Yucatán, Mexico. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Chichén-Itzá Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 273 hours of sunshine in March and 205 hours in September, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2778 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between March (9.1 hours per day) and September (6.8 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Chichén-Itzá vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Chichén-Itzá enjoys an average of 2778 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Chichén-Itzá

September, Chichén-Itzá’s wettest month, receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C (93°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).

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