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In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in San Carlos de Bariloche, Nahuel Huapi National Park, Argentina. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
If you're visiting San Carlos de Bariloche, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 335 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 98 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2565 hours.
In San Carlos de Bariloche, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.2 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.3 hours per day.
On average the sun shines 75% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 39%.
San Carlos de Bariloche enjoys an average of 2565 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.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
June, San Carlos de Bariloche’s wettest month, receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our San Carlos de Bariloche Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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