Average Monthly Sunshine in Mount Rainier National Park (WA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Mount Rainier National Park , timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 312 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 60 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2181 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Mount Rainier National Park . While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.4 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Mount Rainier National Park ’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Mount Rainier National Park enjoys an average of 2181 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 contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

March, Mount Rainier National Park ’s wettest month, receives 32 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of -4°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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