Turrialba 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 Turrialba, Cartago, Costa Rica. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Turrialba, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 284 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 145 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2446 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Turrialba. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Turrialba vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Turrialba enjoys an average of 2446 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
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.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Turrialba
October, Turrialba’s wettest month, receives 337 mm (13 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month March 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 Turrialba Precipitation page.
