Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
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 Punta Negra, Peru. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
If you're visiting Punta Negra, timing is key. In April, you can enjoy up to 185 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of July provide just 30 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1238 hours.
In Punta Negra, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.2 hours in April. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 1 hour per day.
Punta Negra enjoys an average of 1238 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
February, Punta Negra’s wettest month, receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Punta Negra Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Punta Negra - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in September - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
"The other" Machu Picchu: the Inca City of Choquequirao
Discover Choquequirao, the hidden Inca city near Cusco. Hike through stunning landscapes and explore ancient ruins with fewer crowds than Machu Picchu.
Hike the inca Trail
Few walking tours speak so much to the imagination as the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The tour leads through beautiful mountain landscapes and it is called the 'Royal Highway'
The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
One of your highlights during a trip in Peru might be this eco-luxury lodge in front of the Madre de Dios River, called Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica.