Santiago Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Santiago, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 365 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 120 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2750 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Santiago serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Santiago enjoys an average of 2750 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

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

June, Santiago’s wettest month, receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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