Managua 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 Managua, Managua Region, Nicaragua. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Managua varies. It peaks at 290 hours in March and drops to 152 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2773 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Managua, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.7 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 5.1 hours per day.

Managua vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Managua enjoys an average of 2773 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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 Managua

October, Managua’s wettest month, receives 24 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).

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.