Puerto Limón 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 Puerto Limón, Limon, Costa Rica. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Puerto Limón vary. From a high of 177 hours in March, to a low of 121 hours in July, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1839 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between March (5.9 hours per day) and July (4.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Puerto Limón vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Puerto Limón enjoys an average of 1839 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, 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.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Puerto Limón

November, Puerto Limón’s wettest month, receives 244 mm (9.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month April 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 Puerto Limón Precipitation page.