5 Cloudiest Cities in the World

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 cloudiest cities in the world. If you would like to read our discussion on the impact of climate change, you can go to the 20 Cloudiest Cities in the World.

5. Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

Average Annual Sunshine Hours: 1176.7

Malabo has a tropical climate. It experiences cloudy weather throughout the year, even during the dry months. Frequent thunderstorms also occur in the city, and there are days when there is a thunderstorm without rain. Moreover, Malabo is one of the cloudiest capital cities of the world.

4. Dikson, Russia

Average Annual Sunshine Hours: 1164.3

Being the northernmost post of Russia, Dikson experiences days of total darkness, especially during December and early January. The port city has an Arctic tundra climate with winters lasting for 10 months. During the long winters, there is little to no sunshine.  Thus, Dikson is often placed among the cloudiest cities in the world.

3. Chongqing, China

Average Annual Sunshine Hours: 954.8

Due to the city’s humid subtropical climate, it witnesses wet weather conditions during most of the year. The winters are mild and cloudy, while the summers are hot and humid. The city registers a low number of sunshine hours, with levels exceeding 40% only in July and August. Due to the low number of sunshine hours, Chongqing is one of the cloudiest cities in Asia.

2. Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

Average Annual Sunshine Hours: 840

With its cool climate, proximity to the ocean, and prevailing westerly winds, Tórshavn experiences frequent low-level cloud cover, receiving an average of only 840 hours of sunshine annually. The cloudy conditions contribute to mild winters in the city, where temperatures rarely dip below the freezing point.

1. Totoró, Colombia

Average Annual Sunshine Hours: 637

Totoró is the least sunny city in the world. It has a subtropical climate with moderate rainfall throughout the year. The weather is cool, and the skies are overcast year-round. The cloudier part of the year is witnessed between the end of September and the beginning of June, while the drier part of the year starts from the beginning of June and lasts till the end of September. March is the cloudiest month in the city, with skies being cloudy or overcast 91% of the time. Totoró has secured first place on our list of the cloudiest places in the world.