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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 Ingenio, Canary Islands, Spain. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
If you're visiting Ingenio, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 311 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 178 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2830 hours.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Ingenio serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.9 hours of daily sunlight.
On average the sun shines 75% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 54%.
Ingenio enjoys an average of 2830 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
December, Ingenio’s wettest month, receives 3.9 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ingenio Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ingenio - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Water Temp
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