Monterrey 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 Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Monterrey, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 251 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 135 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2256 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Monterrey serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Monterrey enjoys an average of 2256 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

September, Monterrey’s wettest month, receives 52 mm (2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

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