Costa Rica in February: Pacific or Caribbean Coast?
Compare Costa Rica weather in February, from dry and sunny Tamarindo to wetter Puerto Viejo, plus Jacó, Arenal and San José.
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Guachipelín, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Guachipelín. Expect long, bright days with 305 hours in March and darker periods with just 158 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2675 hours.
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in September, with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Guachipelín enjoys an average of 2675 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.
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.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
September, Guachipelín’s wettest month, receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Guachipelín Precipitation page.
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