Viña del Mar 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 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso Region, Chile. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Viña del Mar, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 280 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 80 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2129 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Viña del Mar. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.3 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Viña del Mar vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Viña del Mar enjoys an average of 2129 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

Related Climate Data for Viña del Mar

June, Viña del Mar’s wettest month, receives 1.3 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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