Average Monthly Sunshine in Palmira

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

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 will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 6.4 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 4.8 hours in April.

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

Palmira enjoys an average of 1944 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

September, Palmira’s wettest month, receives 639 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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.