El Castillo de La Fortuna 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 El Castillo de La Fortuna, Alajuela, Costa Rica. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting El Castillo de La Fortuna, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 282 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 156 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2489 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in El Castillo de La Fortuna. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.

El Castillo de La Fortuna enjoys an average of 2489 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

October, El Castillo de La Fortuna’s wettest month, receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month March 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 El Castillo de La Fortuna Precipitation page.