La Serena Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in La Serena, Coquimbo Region, Chile. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting La Serena, 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

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 8.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in May, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

La Serena vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

La Serena enjoys an average of 2204 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

Related Climate Data for La Serena

June, La Serena’s wettest month, receives 0.6 mm (0.02 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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