La Garita 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 La Garita, Alajuela, Costa Rica. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in La Garita varies. It peaks at 285 hours in January and drops to 144 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2440 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In La Garita, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.8 hours per day.

La Garita enjoys an average of 2440 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

October, La Garita’s wettest month, receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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