Average Monthly Sunshine in El Corcovado

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that El Corcovado 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 El Corcovado, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 309 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 81 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2341 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in El Corcovado. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.3 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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

El Corcovado enjoys an average of 2341 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 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

June, El Corcovado’s wettest month, receives 68 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 19°C.

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