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Average Monthly Sunshine hours in Sydney

This graph shows the average number of hours per month that Sydney receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.


  • On average, December is the sunniest month with 257 hours of sunshine.
  • May has on average the lowest amount of sunshine with 180 hours.
  • On average, the total annual amount of sun is 2600 hours.

Forecast: is it sunny in Sydney?

Fri   Dec 13
30°C | 20°C
E 25 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sat   Dec 14
27°C | 20°C
S 22 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 15
28°C | 21°C
SE 25 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

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