Runaway Bay 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 Runaway Bay, Trelawny, Jamaica. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Runaway Bay, you can expect sunshine nearly all year. Peak sunshine in April reaches 253 hours, with only a slight dip to 210 hours in September. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2794 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Year-round, Runaway Bay offers plenty of sunlight to enjoy during your holiday. The difference between the sunniest month, April, with 8.4 hours of daily sunshine, and September, the least sunny month, with 7.0 hours, is minimal.

Runaway Bay vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Runaway Bay 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

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

Related Climate Data for Runaway Bay

October, Runaway Bay’s wettest month, receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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