Pasto Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Pasto, Nariño, Colombia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Pasto Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 113 hours of sunshine in January and 83 hours in April, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 1212 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 3.8 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. April, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 2.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Pasto vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Pasto enjoys an average of 1212 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Pasto

November, Pasto’s wettest month, receives 124 mm (4.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

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