Average Monthly Sunshine in Sunshine Coast

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Sunshine Coast changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2691 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in October and a subtle dip in June.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. October sees up to 8.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Sunshine Coast’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Sunshine Coast enjoys an average of 2691 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

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

Other climate information

February, Sunshine Coast’s wettest month, receives 112 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

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