Dorado 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 Dorado, North Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Dorado vary. From a high of 284 hours in March, to a low of 203 hours in November, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2966 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.5 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in November, with about 6.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 76% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 60%.

Dorado vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Dorado enjoys an average of 2966 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Dorado

September, Dorado’s wettest month, receives 96 mm (3.8 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 29°C (84°F).

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