Port Maria Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Port Maria, Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Port Maria occur in July, with around 264 hours of sunshine. Even in October, the least sunny month, Port Maria still enjoys a comfortable 226 hours of sunlight. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2964 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Port Maria occur in July, with around 8.8 hours of daily sunshine. Even in October, the least sunny month, Port Maria doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 7.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Port Maria enjoys an average of 2964 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.

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, Port Maria’s wettest month, receives 77 mm (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 28°C (82°F).

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