Playa Flamingo 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 Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Playa Flamingo. 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.

Playa Flamingo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Playa Flamingo

October, Playa Flamingo’s wettest month, receives 27 mm (1.1 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 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 Flamingo Precipitation page.