Palmira Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Palmira vary. From a high of 191 hours in August, to a low of 143 hours in April, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1944 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 6.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. April, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Palmira vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Palmira enjoys an average of 1944 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Palmira

September, Palmira’s wettest month, receives 639 mm (25 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month January 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 Palmira Precipitation page.