Average Monthly Sunshine in Brisbane

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Brisbane vary. From a high of 273 hours in November, to a low of 199 hours in May, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3032 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.1 hours of daily sun in November, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in May, with about 6.6 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Brisbane enjoys an average of 3032 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, 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.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

February, Brisbane’s wettest month, receives 133 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 21°C.

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