Falmouth Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Falmouth, Saint James, Jamaica. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Falmouth occur in April, with around 253 hours of sunshine. Even in September, the least sunny month, Falmouth still enjoys a comfortable 210 hours of sunlight. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2794 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Despite minor fluctuations, Falmouth enjoys a fairly consistent amount of sunshine throughout the year. In April, you can expect approximately 8.4 hours of daily sunshine, while even in September, Falmouth still receives about 7.0 hours.

Falmouth vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Falmouth enjoys an average of 2794 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Falmouth

May, Falmouth’s wettest month, receives 110 mm (4.3 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 28°C (82°F).

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