Mendoza 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 Mendoza, Dominican Republic. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Mendoza occur in March, with around 252 hours of sunshine. Even in September, the least sunny month, Mendoza still enjoys a comfortable 218 hours of sunlight. 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 vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Mendoza enjoys an average of 2785 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Mendoza

September, Mendoza’s wettest month, receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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.