Nicoya 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 Nicoya, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Nicoya varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 305 hours, while September, the darkest month, offers only 158 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2675 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Nicoya serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Nicoya vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Nicoya enjoys an average of 2675 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Nicoya

October, Nicoya’s wettest month, receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

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