San Gerardo Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in San Gerardo, Alajuela, Costa Rica. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in San Gerardo varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 282 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 156 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2489 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, San Gerardo serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 5.2 hours of daily sunlight.
San Gerardo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
San Gerardo enjoys an average of 2489 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for San Gerardo
October, San Gerardo’s wettest month, receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month March 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 San Gerardo Precipitation page.
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