Granada 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 Granada, Granada Region, Nicaragua. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Granada varies. It peaks at 290 hours in March and drops to 152 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2773 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Granada. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Granada vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Granada enjoys an average of 2773 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Granada

October, Granada’s wettest month, receives 23 mm (0.9 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 31°C (88°F).

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