Tijuana Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Tijuana changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3037 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in July and a subtle dip in January.

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%.

Tijuana vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Tijuana

December, Tijuana’s wettest month, receives 4.3 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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