Arauca 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 Arauca, Colombia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Arauca varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 262 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 132 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2255 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Arauca, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.7 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.4 hours per day.

Arauca vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Arauca enjoys an average of 2255 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Related Climate Data for Arauca

June, Arauca’s wettest month, receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).

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