Average Monthly Sunshine in Honolulu (HI)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Honolulu 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 Honolulu vary. From a high of 306 hours in July, to a low of 199 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3038 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 10.2 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 6.6 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Honolulu enjoys an average of 3038 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 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

December, Honolulu’s wettest month, receives 23 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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