Playa Azul 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 Playa Azul, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Playa Azul varies. It peaks at 305 hours in March and drops to 158 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2675 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Playa Azul serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Playa Azul vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Playa Azul enjoys an average of 2675 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Playa Azul

October, Playa Azul’s wettest month, receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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