Average Monthly Sunshine in Jacksonville (FL)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Jacksonville. Expect long, bright days with 301 hours in May and darker periods with just 181 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2885 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 10.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Jacksonville enjoys an average of 2885 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

August, Jacksonville’s wettest month, receives 146 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 22°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.