Rancho de la Cruz Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Rancho de la Cruz, Mexico. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Rancho de la Cruz experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, sees up to 266 hours of sunshine, while September, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 199 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2794 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between March (8.9 hours per day) and September (6.6 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Rancho de la Cruz vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Rancho de la Cruz enjoys an average of 2794 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Rancho de la Cruz

July, Rancho de la Cruz’s wettest month, receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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