Puerto Escondido 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 Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Puerto Escondido varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 277 hours, while September, the darkest month, offers only 152 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2642 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Puerto Escondido serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 5.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Puerto Escondido enjoys an average of 2642 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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

September, Puerto Escondido’s wettest month, receives 127 mm (5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

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