San Ignacio 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 Ignacio, San José Province, Costa Rica. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in San Ignacio varies. It peaks at 285 hours in January and drops to 144 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2440 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 9.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.
San Ignacio vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
San Ignacio enjoys an average of 2440 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 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 Ignacio
September, San Ignacio’s wettest month, receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our San Ignacio Precipitation page.
San Ignacio Weather by Month
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