Fajardo 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 Fajardo, Puerto Rico. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Fajardo 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
This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 9.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. November, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.
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%.
Fajardo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Fajardo enjoys an average of 2966 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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 Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Fajardo
September, Fajardo’s wettest month, receives 177 mm (7 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 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Fajardo Precipitation page.
