Average Monthly Sunshine in Managua

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Managua receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Managua. Expect long, bright days with 290 hours in March and darker periods with just 152 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2781 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Managua. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Managua’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Managua enjoys an average of 2781 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

October, Managua’s wettest month, receives 24 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 34°C.

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