Saint Philip 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 Saint Philip, Barbados. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Saint Philip changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2947 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in January.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.0 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 7.2 hours in January.

Saint Philip vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Saint Philip enjoys an average of 2947 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Saint Philip

October, Saint Philip’s wettest month, receives 148 mm (5.8 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 Philip Precipitation page.