Paraíso Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Paraíso, Cartago, Costa Rica. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Paraíso, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 284 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 145 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2446 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 9.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Paraíso vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Paraíso enjoys an average of 2446 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Paraíso

October, Paraíso’s wettest month, receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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