Coco 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 Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Coco, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 305 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of September provide just 158 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2675 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in September, with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Coco vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Coco enjoys an average of 2675 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Coco

October, Coco’s wettest month, receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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