Average Monthly Sunshine in Santiago Atitlán

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Santiago Atitlán changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2445 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in June.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between March (8.3 hours per day) and June (5.1 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Santiago Atitlán’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Santiago Atitlán enjoys an average of 2445 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

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

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.