Soufrière Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Soufrière, Castries, Saint Lucia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Soufrière, you can expect sunshine nearly all year. Peak sunshine in May reaches 249 hours, with only a slight dip to 214 hours in October. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2880 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

If you're planning a trip to Soufrière, rest assured that sunshine is an important factor. With peak sunshine in May at 8.3 hours daily and a slight dip to 7.1 hours in October, it maintains a sunny destination year-round.

Soufrière vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Soufrière enjoys an average of 2880 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Soufrière

October, Soufrière’s wettest month, receives 128 mm (5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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