Bucaramanga Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Bucaramanga changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 1908 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in January and a subtle dip in April.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 7.0 hours of daily sun in January, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in April, with about 4.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Bucaramanga vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bucaramanga enjoys an average of 1908 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Bucaramanga

June, Bucaramanga’s wettest month, receives 321 mm (13 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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