Adelaide Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Adelaide varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 326 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 140 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2768 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Adelaide serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 76% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. October has the lowest percentage at 52%.

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

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

July, Adelaide’s wettest month, receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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.