Santiago Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Santiago, Dominican Republic. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Santiago vary. From a high of 262 hours in August, to a low of 202 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2811 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 8.7 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 6.7 hours in February.

Santiago vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Santiago enjoys an average of 2811 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Santiago

May, Santiago’s wettest month, receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

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