Average Monthly Sunshine in Mazatlán

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Mazatlán Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 298 hours of sunshine in May and 210 hours in December, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 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’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Mazatlán enjoys an average of 2912 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, 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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

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

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.