Sangolquí Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sangolquí, Ecuador. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Sangolquí. Expect long, bright days with 257 hours in August and darker periods with just 122 hours in March. The total annual amount of sun is 2235 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sangolquí serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in March, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Sangolquí enjoys an average of 2235 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

April, Sangolquí’s wettest month, receives 107 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F).

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