Dolores 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 Dolores, Nicaragua. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Dolores varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 290 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 152 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2773 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Dolores, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.7 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 5.1 hours per day.

Dolores vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Dolores enjoys an average of 2773 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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 Dolores

October, Dolores’s wettest month, receives 27 mm (1.1 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 33°C (91°F).

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