Average Monthly Sunshine in Guatemala

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Guatemala receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

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

Enjoy up to 8.3 hours of daily sun in January, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 5.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Guatemala’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Guatemala enjoys an average of 2449 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.

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

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

Other climate information

June, Guatemala’s wettest month, receives 54 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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.