San Miguel de Allende Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in San Miguel de Allende vary. From a high of 266 hours in March, to a low of 199 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2794 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 8.9 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 6.6 hours in September.
San Miguel de Allende vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
San Miguel de Allende enjoys an average of 2794 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for San Miguel de Allende
July, San Miguel de Allende’s wettest month, receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our San Miguel de Allende Precipitation page.
