Average Monthly Sunshine in Ollantaytambo

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ollantaytambo. Expect long, bright days with 257 hours in July and darker periods with just 122 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2340 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 8.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Ollantaytambo enjoys an average of 2340 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.

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, Ollantaytambo’s wettest month, receives 192 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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