Average Monthly Sunshine in Barranquilla

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Barranquilla receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Barranquilla. Expect long, bright days with 281 hours in January and darker periods with just 167 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2553 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Barranquilla. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, September marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Barranquilla’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Barranquilla enjoys an average of 2553 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

October, Barranquilla’s wettest month, receives 155 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

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