Average Monthly Sunshine in Nicoya

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Nicoya. Expect long, bright days with 305 hours in March and darker periods with just 158 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2675 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Nicoya, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours per day.

Nicoya’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Nicoya enjoys an average of 2675 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

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

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.