Paraíso Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Paraíso, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Paraíso. 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
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in September, with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Paraíso vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Paraíso 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, 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.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Paraíso
October, Paraíso’s wettest month, receives 46 mm (1.8 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 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 Paraíso Precipitation page.
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