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 356 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 138 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2713 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Cuenca enjoys an average of 2713 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, Dublin, Ireland, receives only about 1440 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

April, Cuenca’s wettest month, receives 12 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

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