Zipolite Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Zipolite, Oaxaca, Mexico. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Zipolite varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 277 hours, while September, the darkest month, offers only 152 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2642 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Zipolite, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 5.1 hours per day.

Zipolite enjoys an average of 2642 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

September, Zipolite’s wettest month, receives 145 mm (5.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month February 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 Zipolite Precipitation page.