Mar del Plata Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Mar del Plata, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 285 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 120 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2417 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Mar del Plata. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 41%.

Mar del Plata enjoys an average of 2417 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 Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

February, Mar del Plata’s wettest month, receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 17°C (63°F).

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