Mazatlán Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Mazatlán vary. From a high of 298 hours in May, to a low of 210 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2912 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.9 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 7.0 hours in December.

Mazatlán vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Mazatlán enjoys an average of 2912 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Mazatlán

September, Mazatlán’s wettest month, receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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