San Andrés 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 San Andrés, San Andres and Providencia Islands, Colombia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in San Andrés vary. From a high of 279 hours in March, to a low of 177 hours in October, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2632 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Enjoy up to 9.3 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in October, with about 5.9 hours of daily sunlight.
San Andrés vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
San Andrés enjoys an average of 2632 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for San Andrés
October, San Andrés’s wettest month, receives 239 mm (9.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our San Andrés Precipitation page.
San Andrés Weather by Month
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