Average Monthly Sunshine in Melbourne

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Melbourne varies. It peaks at 276 hours in January and drops to 123 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2383 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Melbourne. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Melbourne enjoys an average of 2383 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

September, Melbourne’s wettest month, receives 52 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

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