Paquera 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 Paquera, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Paquera varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 282 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 156 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2489 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Paquera. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Paquera vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Paquera enjoys an average of 2489 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Paquera

October, Paquera’s wettest month, receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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