Lowlands Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Lowlands, Sint Maarten. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Lowlands, you can expect sunshine nearly all year. Peak sunshine in August reaches 285 hours, with only a slight dip to 232 hours in September. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3023 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Lowlands occur in August, with around 9.5 hours of daily sunshine. Even in September, the least sunny month, Lowlands doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 7.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 75% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. September has the lowest percentage at 61%.

Lowlands vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Lowlands enjoys an average of 3023 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Lowlands

October, Lowlands’s wettest month, receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month March 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 Lowlands Precipitation page.