Average Monthly Sunshine in Sydney

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sydney Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 257 hours of sunshine in December and 180 hours in May, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2644 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 8.6 hours of daily sun in December, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in May, with about 6.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Sydney enjoys an average of 2644 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

February, Sydney’s wettest month, receives 81 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

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