Maho Reef 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 Maho Reef, Sint Maarten. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Year-round, Maho Reef offers consistent sunshine. The difference between the sunniest month, August, with 285 hours, and September, the least sunny month, with 232, is minimal. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3023 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Despite minor fluctuations, Maho Reef enjoys a fairly consistent amount of sunshine throughout the year. In August, you can expect approximately 9.5 hours of daily sunshine, while even in September, Maho Reef still receives about 7.7 hours.

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%.

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

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

October, Maho Reef’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 Maho Reef Precipitation page.