Average Monthly Sunshine in Santa Elena

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Santa Elena experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, sees up to 201 hours of sunshine, while April, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 123 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1854 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (6.7 hours per day) and April (4.1 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

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

Santa Elena enjoys an average of 1854 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

April, Santa Elena’s wettest month, receives 189 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

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