Average Monthly Sunshine in Valparaíso

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Valparaíso varies. It peaks at 280 hours in January and drops to 80 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2130 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 2.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Valparaíso enjoys an average of 2130 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, Dublin, Ireland, receives only about 1440 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.

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

Other climate information

June, Valparaíso’s wettest month, receives 1.4 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month January 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 Precipitation page.