San José 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 San José, Mendoza Province, Argentina. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate San José. Expect long, bright days with 311 hours in January and darker periods with just 172 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2874 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, San José serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 5.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 56%.

San José enjoys an average of 2874 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

February, San José’s wettest month, receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).

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