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To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ciudad de la Costa, Canelones, Uruguay. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ciudad de la Costa. 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 2456 hours.
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 9.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Ciudad de la Costa enjoys an average of 2456 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
October, Ciudad de la Costa’s wettest month, receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ciudad de la Costa Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ciudad de la Costa - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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