Barquisimeto Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Barquisimeto vary. From a high of 258 hours in January, to a low of 180 hours in April, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2700 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between January (8.6 hours per day) and April (6.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Barquisimeto enjoys an average of 2700 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

May, Barquisimeto’s wettest month, receives 36 mm (1.4 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 31°C (88°F).

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