Portobelo 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 Portobelo, Colon, Panama. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Portobelo, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 215 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 98 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1797 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 7.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Portobelo enjoys an average of 1797 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

November, Portobelo’s wettest month, receives 311 mm (12 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°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 Portobelo Precipitation page.