Saint James 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 Saint James, Saint James, Barbados. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Saint James Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 271 hours of sunshine in March and 216 hours in January, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2947 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between March (9.0 hours per day) and January (7.2 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Saint James vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Saint James enjoys an average of 2947 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Related Climate Data for Saint James

October, Saint James’s wettest month, receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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