Santa Cruz de Barahona 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 de Barahona, Barahona Province, Dominican Republic. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

On average, Santa Cruz de Barahona receives plenty of sunlight throughout the year. The annual sunshine totals up to approximately 3220 hours, making it a consistently bright destination.

Daily hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Santa Cruz de Barahona occur in July, with around 9.7 hours of daily sunshine. Even in September, the least sunny month, Santa Cruz de Barahona doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 8.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Santa Cruz de Barahona enjoys an average of 3220 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

October, Santa Cruz de Barahona’s wettest month, receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month January 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 Santa Cruz de Barahona Precipitation page.