Average Monthly Sunshine in Mendoza

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Mendoza receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Year-round, Mendoza offers consistent sunshine. The difference between the sunniest month, March, with 252 hours, and September, the least sunny month, with 218, is minimal. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2785 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Mendoza occur in March, with around 8.4 hours of daily sunshine. Even in September, the least sunny month, Mendoza doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 7.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Mendoza’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Mendoza enjoys an average of 2785 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

September, Mendoza’s wettest month, receives 155 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

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