Malargüe 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 Malargüe, Mendoza Province, Argentina. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Malargüe. Expect long, bright days with 327 hours in January and darker periods with just 152 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2728 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Malargüe serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 5.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 73% of the time during the day in December, the highest percentage of any month. September has the lowest percentage at 46%.

Malargüe enjoys an average of 2728 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

June, Malargüe’s wettest month, receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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