Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz, Costa Rica. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Santa Cruz. Expect long, bright days with 305 hours in March and darker periods with just 158 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2675 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Santa Cruz, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours per day.

Santa Cruz enjoys an average of 2675 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

October, Santa Cruz’s wettest month, receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).

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