Kakadu National Park Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Kakadu National Park varies. It peaks at 311 hours in August and drops to 188 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 3063 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kakadu National Park serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 6.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Kakadu National Park vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kakadu National Park enjoys an average of 3063 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Kakadu National Park

January, Kakadu National Park’s wettest month, receives 52 mm (2 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C (93°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).

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