Average Monthly Sunshine in Cotacachi

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Cotacachi 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 Cotacachi. Expect long, bright days with 257 hours in August and darker periods with just 122 hours in March. The total annual amount of sun is 2235 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Cotacachi. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.6 hours, March marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Cotacachi enjoys an average of 2235 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

April, Cotacachi’s wettest month, receives 122 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

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