Isla del Rosario Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Isla del Rosario, Colombia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Isla del Rosario experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, sees up to 270 hours of sunshine, while October, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 170 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2524 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 9.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. October, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 74% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. October has the lowest percentage at 46%.

Isla del Rosario enjoys an average of 2524 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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

October, Isla del Rosario’s wettest month, receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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