Santo Domingo Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

On average, Santo Domingo receives plenty of sunlight throughout the year. The annual sunshine totals up to approximately 2785 hours, making it a consistently bright destination.

Daily hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Santo Domingo occur in March, with around 8.4 hours of daily sunshine. Even in September, the least sunny month, Santo Domingo doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 7.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Santo Domingo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Santo Domingo enjoys an average of 2785 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, 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.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Santo Domingo

August, Santo Domingo’s wettest month, receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°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 Santo Domingo Precipitation page.