Santiago de los Caballeros 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 Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Santiago de los Caballeros experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, sees up to 262 hours of sunshine, while February, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 202 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2811 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
The difference in daily sunshine hours between August (8.7 hours per day) and February (6.7 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.
Santiago de los Caballeros vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Santiago de los Caballeros enjoys an average of 2811 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Santiago de los Caballeros
May, Santiago de los Caballeros’s wettest month, receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Santiago de los Caballeros Precipitation page.