Average Monthly Sunshine in El Chaltén

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in El Chaltén varies. It peaks at 260 hours in December and drops to 98 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2166 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, El Chaltén serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 3.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

El Chaltén enjoys an average of 2166 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

April, El Chaltén’s wettest month, receives 200 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 3°C.

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