Is Isla Margarita sunnier than Port of Spain?

Isla Margarita is the sunnier: about 2,632 hours of sunshine a year versus 2,546 — a difference of 86 hours.

Which is warmer, Isla Margarita or Port of Spain?

Port of Spain is warmer across the year: average daytime highs of 30°C (86°F) versus 28°C.

Which is better in winter (November–February), Isla Margarita or Port of Spain?

Isla Margarita scores better across November–February: 81/100 average versus 73, with daytime highs around 27°C.

Which has the warmer sea, Isla Margarita or Port of Spain?

Port of Spain — its sea peaks at about 31°C (88°F) versus 30°C.

Isla Margarita vs Port of Spain: which is sunnier?

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Isla Margarita is the sunnier overall: about 2,632 hours of sunshine a year to Port of Spain's 2,546. Isla Margarita has the higher Sunshine Score in 8 of 12 months; the other 4 are within 2 points.

Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.

Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago — Port of Spain

At a glance

	Isla Margarita	Port of Spain
Sunshine hours / year	2,632	2,546
Sunniest month	February (90/100)	March (84/100)
Nov–Feb average score	81/100	73/100
Jun–Aug average score	67/100	66/100
Rain / year	1,156 mm	1,720 mm
Warmest sea	30°C / 86°F	31°C / 88°F
Peak midday UV	11 (extreme)	11 (extreme)

Isla Margarita vs Port of Spain month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm		Sea °C
Month	Isla Margarita	Port of Spain	Isla Margarita	Port of Spain	Isla Margarita	Port of Spain	Isla Margarita	Port of Spain
January	83	76	27°	29°	62	100	27°	28°
February	90	83	26°	29°	25	61	27°	28°
March	89	84	27°	30°	31	52	26°	29°
April	88	84	27°	31°	35	56	27°	30°
May	83	72	28°	31°	64	117	28°	30°
June	68	66	28°	30°	145	222	28°	30°
July	67	66	28°	30°	171	202	27°	30°
August	67	66	28°	30°	150	202	29°	30°
September	69	68	29°	30°	138	141	30°	31°
October	72	66	29°	30°	120	176	30°	31°
November	73	66	28°	29°	117	213	29°	30°
December	76	66	27°	29°	98	178	28°	29°

The sunnier month by month: Jan Isla Margarita · Feb Isla Margarita · Mar Isla Margarita · Apr Isla Margarita · May Isla Margarita · Jun even · Jul even · Aug even · Sep even · Oct Isla Margarita · Nov Isla Margarita · Dec Isla Margarita.

When to pick which

November–February: Isla Margarita (average score 81/100 vs 73). Port of Spain is the warmer, around 29°C daytime highs vs 27°C. See the winter sun ranking.
March–May: Isla Margarita (average score 87/100 vs 80). Port of Spain is the warmer, around 31°C daytime highs vs 27°C.
June–August: too close to call — Isla Margarita averages 67/100, Port of Spain 66/100. Port of Spain is the warmer, around 30°C daytime highs vs 28°C.
September–October: Isla Margarita (average score 71/100 vs 67). Daytime highs are similar (29°C vs 30°C).

Sea temperature

Port of Spain's sea gets warmer: 31°C / 88°F at its peak vs 30°C. Swimmable water (21°C+): Isla Margarita all year, Port of Spain all year. Month-by-month sea temperatures are in the table above.

Full month-by-month guides: Isla Margarita weather by month · Port of Spain weather by month.

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