Average Monthly Sunshine in Heredia

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Heredia varies. It peaks at 284 hours in March and drops to 145 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2445 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Heredia enjoys an average of 2445 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, dark winter and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Other climate information

October, Heredia’s wettest month, receives 93 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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