Santiago Atitlán Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Santiago Atitlán, Solola, Guatemala. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Santiago Atitlán Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 249 hours of sunshine in March and 152 hours in June, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2445 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 8.3 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 5.1 hours in June.

Santiago Atitlán enjoys an average of 2445 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

September, Santiago Atitlán’s wettest month, receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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