Cuenca Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Cuenca, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Cuenca, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 187 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of February provide just 113 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1802 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Cuenca serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 3.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Cuenca enjoys an average of 1802 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

February, Cuenca’s wettest month, receives 160 mm (6.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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.