Port-of-Spain Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad & Tobago. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Port-of-Spain Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 247 hours of sunshine in March and 186 hours in June, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2610 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 8.2 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 6.2 hours in June.

Port-of-Spain vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Port-of-Spain enjoys an average of 2610 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Port-of-Spain

August, Port-of-Spain’s wettest month, receives 119 mm (4.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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