Barra de Maldonado 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 Barra de Maldonado, Maldonado, Uruguay. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Barra de Maldonado varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, reaches an impressive 288 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 105 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2349 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Barra de Maldonado. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Barra de Maldonado enjoys an average of 2349 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

April, Barra de Maldonado’s wettest month, receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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