Ocho Rios Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
On average, Ocho Rios receives plenty of sunlight throughout the year. The annual sunshine totals up to approximately 2964 hours, making it a consistently bright destination.
Daily hours of sunshine
The sunniest days in Ocho Rios occur in July, with around 8.8 hours of daily sunshine. Even in October, the least sunny month, Ocho Rios doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 7.5 hours of daily sunlight.
Ocho Rios vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Ocho Rios enjoys an average of 2964 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.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Ocho Rios
October, Ocho Rios’s wettest month, receives 65 mm (2.6 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 28°C (82°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ocho Rios Precipitation page.
