Santa Cruz Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Santa Cruz, Jamaica. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Santa Cruz occur in April, with around 253 hours of sunshine. Even in September, the least sunny month, Santa Cruz still enjoys a comfortable 210 hours of sunlight. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2794 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Santa Cruz occur in April, with around 8.4 hours of daily sunshine. Even in September, the least sunny month, Santa Cruz doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 7.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Santa Cruz enjoys an average of 2794 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

September, Santa Cruz’s wettest month, receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°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 Precipitation page.