Kingston Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kingston, Jamaica. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Kingston occur in July, with around 264 hours of sunshine. Even in October, the least sunny month, Kingston still enjoys a comfortable 226 hours of sunlight. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2964 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Despite minor fluctuations, Kingston enjoys a fairly consistent amount of sunshine throughout the year. In July, you can expect approximately 8.8 hours of daily sunshine, while even in October, Kingston still receives about 7.5 hours.

Kingston vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kingston enjoys an average of 2964 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.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Kingston

October, Kingston’s wettest month, receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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