Average Monthly Sunshine in Urcuquí

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Urcuquí receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Urcuquí. 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

In Urcuquí, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.6 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. March sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per day.

Urcuquí’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Urcuquí enjoys an average of 2235 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

Other climate information

December, Urcuquí’s wettest month, receives 174 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

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.