Guatemala Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Guatemala changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2449 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in January and a subtle dip in June.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between January (8.3 hours per day) and June (5.2 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Guatemala vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Guatemala enjoys an average of 2449 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.

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

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Related Climate Data for Guatemala

June, Guatemala’s wettest month, receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month January 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 Guatemala Precipitation page.