Average Monthly Sunshine in Copiapó

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Copiapó receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Copiapó changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2925 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in January and a subtle dip in June.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.8 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 6.4 hours in June.

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

Copiapó enjoys an average of 2925 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

May, Copiapó’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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