Average Monthly Sunshine in Santiago

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Santiago receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Santiago varies. It peaks at 251 hours in July and drops to 135 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2256 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Santiago serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Santiago’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Santiago enjoys an average of 2256 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

September, Santiago’s wettest month, receives 73 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month December 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 Santiago Precipitation page.