Chimaltenango 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 Chimaltenango, Guatemala. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Chimaltenango experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, sees up to 248 hours of sunshine, while June, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 156 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2449 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 8.3 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 5.2 hours in June.

Chimaltenango enjoys an average of 2449 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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.

June, Chimaltenango’s wettest month, receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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