Average Monthly Sunshine in San José

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that San José receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in San José varies. It peaks at 284 hours in March and drops to 145 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2445 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in San José. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

San José’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

San José enjoys an average of 2445 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

October, San José’s wettest month, receives 123 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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