Purmamarca Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Purmamarca, Jujuy, Argentina. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Purmamarca vary. From a high of 217 hours in October, to a low of 145 hours in April, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2278 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 7.2 hours daily sunshine in October, it dips to 4.8 hours in April.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 46%.

Purmamarca enjoys an average of 2278 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

January, Purmamarca’s wettest month, receives 225 mm (8.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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