Average Monthly Sunshine in Cuenca

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Cuenca varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 187 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 113 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1802 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 3.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Cuenca enjoys an average of 1802 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, 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.

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

Other climate information

February, Cuenca’s wettest month, receives 160 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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