San José del Cabo 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 José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in San José del Cabo vary. From a high of 279 hours in May, to a low of 210 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2918 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 9.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

San José del Cabo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

San José del Cabo enjoys an average of 2918 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for San José del Cabo

September, San José del Cabo’s wettest month, receives 75 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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