Playa Grande 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 Playa Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Playa Grande 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

In Playa Grande, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours per day.

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

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

October, Playa Grande’s wettest month, receives 34 mm (1.3 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 Grande Precipitation page.