Average Monthly Sunshine in Montevideo

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Montevideo 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 Montevideo. Expect long, bright days with 293 hours in January and darker periods with just 128 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2453 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.8 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.3 hours.

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

Montevideo enjoys an average of 2453 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

October, Montevideo’s wettest month, receives 74 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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