Average Monthly Sunshine in Adelaide

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Adelaide. Expect long, bright days with 326 hours in January and darker periods with just 140 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2768 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Adelaide, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.9 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per day.

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

Adelaide enjoys an average of 2768 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

July, Adelaide’s wettest month, receives 22 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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