Average Monthly Sunshine in San José de Maipo

Average Monthly Sunshine in San José de Maipo

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 San José de Maipo, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate San José de Maipo. Expect long, bright days with 365 hours in January and darker periods with just 120 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2750 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 12.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.

San José de Maipo’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

San José de Maipo enjoys an average of 2750 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

June, San José de Maipo’s wettest month, receives 26 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

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