Average Monthly Sunshine in Valledupar

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Valledupar experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, sees up to 267 hours of sunshine, while October, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 178 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2549 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between January (8.9 hours per day) and October (5.9 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

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

Valledupar enjoys an average of 2549 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

May, Valledupar’s wettest month, receives 186 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

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