Average Monthly Sunshine in El Calafate

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate El Calafate. Expect long, bright days with 257 hours in December and darker periods with just 97 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2150 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in El Calafate. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.6 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.2 hours of sunlight per day.

El Calafate’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

El Calafate enjoys an average of 2150 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

April, El Calafate’s wettest month, receives 71 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 7°C.

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