Tecate Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Tecate vary. From a high of 312 hours in July, to a low of 219 hours in January, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3037 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (10.4 hours per day) and January (7.3 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 81% of the time during the day in December, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 56%.

Tecate vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Tecate enjoys an average of 3037 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Tecate

December, Tecate’s wettest month, receives 2.6 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month June 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 Tecate Precipitation page.