San Lorenzo Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Lorenzo, Salta Province, Argentina. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in San Lorenzo changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2185 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in August and a subtle dip in March.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 6.9 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. March, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 57% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 29%.

San Lorenzo enjoys an average of 2185 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.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

February, San Lorenzo’s wettest month, receives 349 mm (14 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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