León Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in León, Guanajuato, Mexico. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

León experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, sees up to 266 hours of sunshine, while September, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 199 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2794 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 8.9 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

León vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

León enjoys an average of 2794 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

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

Related Climate Data for León

July, León’s wettest month, receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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