Average Monthly Sunshine in Chilecito

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Chilecito, La Rioja Province, Argentina. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Chilecito Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 270 hours of sunshine in December and 188 hours in June, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2803 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.0 hours of daily sun in December, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 6.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Chilecito enjoys an average of 2803 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

March, Chilecito’s wettest month, receives 398 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

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