Average Monthly Sunshine in Piarco

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Piarco receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Piarco changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2610 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in June.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 8.2 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 6.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Piarco’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Piarco enjoys an average of 2610 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 Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

August, Piarco’s wettest month, receives 139 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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