Urcuquí Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Urcuquí, Ecuador. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Urcuquí varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 257 hours, while March, the darkest month, offers only 122 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2235 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Urcuquí 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.

Urcuquí 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

December, Urcuquí’s wettest month, receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month July 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 Urcuquí Precipitation page.