Orange Walk Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Orange Walk, Belize Province, Belize. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
While the amount of sunshine in Orange Walk changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2775 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in May and a subtle dip in September.
Daily hours of sunshine
Enjoy up to 9.2 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in September, with about 6.8 hours of daily sunlight.
Orange Walk vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Orange Walk enjoys an average of 2775 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.
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 Orange Walk
June, Orange Walk’s wettest month, receives 105 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month March 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 Orange Walk Precipitation page.
Orange Walk Weather by Month
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Orange Walk 3-Day Forecast
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