Maldonado Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Maldonado, Maldonado, Uruguay. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Maldonado varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, reaches an impressive 288 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 105 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2349 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Maldonado, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in December. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per day.

Maldonado enjoys an average of 2349 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

April, Maldonado’s wettest month, receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°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 Maldonado Precipitation page.