Average Monthly Sunshine in Tacna

Average Monthly Sunshine in Tacna

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 Tacna, Tacna, Peru. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Tacna varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, reaches an impressive 250 hours, while September, the darkest month, offers only 145 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2446 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Tacna, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.3 hours in December. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 4.8 hours per day.

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

Tacna enjoys an average of 2446 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, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

February, Tacna’s wettest month, receives 29 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

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