Carmen de Apicalá Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Carmen de Apicalá, Tolima, Colombia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Carmen de Apicalá vary. From a high of 196 hours in August, to a low of 137 hours in April, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1968 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between August (6.5 hours per day) and April (4.6 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Carmen de Apicalá enjoys an average of 1968 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 contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

May, Carmen de Apicalá’s wettest month, receives 230 mm (9.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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