Average Monthly Sunshine in Santa Cruz Huatulco

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Santa Cruz Huatulco receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Santa Cruz Huatulco, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 280 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of September provide just 153 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2670 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Santa Cruz Huatulco serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 5.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Santa Cruz Huatulco’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Santa Cruz Huatulco enjoys an average of 2670 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, 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

September, Santa Cruz Huatulco’s wettest month, receives 29 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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