Find your peace in San Juan del Sur
A large bay with large mountains on both sides, boats that float peacefully in the water and a relaxed atmosphere. San Juan del Sur in southwest Nicaragua is known as a surfers paradise.
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in San Juan del Sur, Rivas Region, Nicaragua. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Seasonal sunshine in San Juan 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.
For those who appreciate different seasons, San Juan del Sur serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.0 hours of daily sunlight.
San Juan del Sur enjoys an average of 2210 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
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 Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
October, San Juan del Sur’s wettest month, receives 18 mm (0.7 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 Juan del Sur Precipitation page.
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Find your peace in San Juan del Sur
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