El Nihuil Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in El Nihuil, Mendoza Province, Argentina. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in El Nihuil varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 323 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 155 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2845 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in El Nihuil. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.8 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 72% of the time during the day in December, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 51%.

El Nihuil enjoys an average of 2845 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

February, El Nihuil’s wettest month, receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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