Otavalo 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 Otavalo, Ecuador. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Otavalo. Expect long, bright days with 257 hours in August and darker periods with just 122 hours in March. The total annual amount of sun is 2235 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Otavalo, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.6 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. March sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per day.

Otavalo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Otavalo enjoys an average of 2235 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Otavalo

April, Otavalo’s wettest month, receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

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