Long Bay 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 Long Bay, Barbados. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Long Bay vary. From a high of 271 hours in March, to a low of 216 hours in January, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2947 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.0 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 7.2 hours in January.
Long Bay vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Long Bay enjoys an average of 2947 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.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Long Bay
October, Long Bay’s wettest month, receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February 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 Long Bay Precipitation page.
