Luquillo 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 Luquillo, Puerto Rico. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Luquillo Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 284 hours of sunshine in March and 203 hours in November, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2966 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 9.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. November, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 76% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 60%.

Luquillo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Luquillo enjoys an average of 2966 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Luquillo

September, Luquillo’s wettest month, receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°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 Luquillo Precipitation page.