Metapán Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Metapán, El Salvador. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Metapán changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3119 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in January and a subtle dip in June.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 10.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Metapán vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Metapán enjoys an average of 3119 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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.

Related Climate Data for Metapán

September, Metapán’s wettest month, receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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