Average Monthly Sunshine in Arica

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Arica varies. It peaks at 252 hours in March and drops to 125 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 2315 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 8.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Arica enjoys an average of 2315 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

June, Arica’s wettest month, receives 18 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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