Average Monthly Sunshine in Kingston

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

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 2945 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Kingston occur in July, with around 8.8 hours of daily sunshine. Even in October, the least sunny month, Kingston doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 7.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Kingston enjoys an average of 2945 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

October, Kingston’s wettest month, receives 92 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month February 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 Kingston Precipitation page.