San Gerardo de Dota Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in San Gerardo de Dota, San José Province, Costa Rica. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in San Gerardo de Dota varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 270 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 148 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2412 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in San Gerardo de Dota. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.0 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

San Gerardo de Dota enjoys an average of 2412 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

October, San Gerardo de Dota’s wettest month, receives 193 mm (7.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month February 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 San Gerardo de Dota Precipitation page.