Average Monthly Sunshine in Perth

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Perth varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 355 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 178 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3180 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 5.9 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Perth enjoys an average of 3180 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.

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

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

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

Other climate information

July, Perth’s wettest month, receives 20 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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