Fortuna Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Fortuna, Alajuela, Costa Rica. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Fortuna varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 282 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 156 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2489 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Fortuna serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 5.2 hours of daily sunlight.

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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

October, Fortuna’s wettest month, receives 64 mm (2.5 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 Fortuna Precipitation page.