Tumaco 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 Tumaco, Nariño, Colombia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Tumaco. Expect long, bright days with 161 hours in March and darker periods with just 97 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 1520 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Tumaco serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 3.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Tumaco vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Tumaco enjoys an average of 1520 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Tumaco

May, Tumaco’s wettest month, receives 378 mm (15 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month November 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 Tumaco Precipitation page.