Minas Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Minas, Lavalleja, Uruguay. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Minas. Expect long, bright days with 288 hours in December and darker periods with just 105 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2349 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Minas. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Minas vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Minas enjoys an average of 2349 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Minas

April, Minas’s wettest month, receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

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