San José del Sur Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in San José del Sur, Nicaragua. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in San José del Sur varies. It peaks at 250 hours in March and drops to 120 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2210 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in San José del Sur. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.3 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.
San José del Sur vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
San José del Sur enjoys an average of 2210 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for San José del Sur
October, San José del Sur’s wettest month, receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°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 Sur Precipitation page.
