Cuernavaca Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Cuernavaca. Expect long, bright days with 264 hours in March and darker periods with just 150 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2529 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 8.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in September, with only 5.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Cuernavaca vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Cuernavaca enjoys an average of 2529 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Cuernavaca
September, Cuernavaca’s wettest month, receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month December 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 Cuernavaca Precipitation page.
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