Barranquilla Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Barranquilla varies. It peaks at 281 hours in January and drops to 167 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2571 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 vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Barranquilla enjoys an average of 2571 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Barranquilla

October, Barranquilla’s wettest month, receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month February 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 Barranquilla Precipitation page.