Vicuña Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Vicuña, Coquimbo Region, Chile. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Vicuña, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 250 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of May provide just 142 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2204 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Vicuña. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.3 hours, May marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Vicuña vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Vicuña enjoys an average of 2204 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Related Climate Data for Vicuña

June, Vicuña’s wettest month, receives 15 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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