Salento Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Salento, Quindio, Colombia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Salento Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 196 hours of sunshine in August and 137 hours in April, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 1968 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 6.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. April, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Salento enjoys an average of 1968 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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

June, Salento’s wettest month, receives 528 mm (21 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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