Santa Teresa 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 Teresa, Puntarenas, 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 Teresa. Expect long, bright days with 282 hours in March and darker periods with just 156 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2489 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Santa Teresa, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.4 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 5.2 hours per day.

Santa Teresa enjoys an average of 2489 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

October, Santa Teresa’s wettest month, receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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