Average Monthly Sunshine in Coquimbo

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Coquimbo, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 250 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of May provide just 142 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2204 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Coquimbo. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.3 hours, May marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Coquimbo enjoys an average of 2204 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

June, Coquimbo’s wettest month, receives 1.4 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

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