Average Monthly Sunshine in Albany

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Albany 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 Albany. Expect long, bright days with 217 hours in December and darker periods with just 97 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2001 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Albany. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.2 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Albany enjoys an average of 2001 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

August, Albany’s wettest month, receives 23 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month February 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 Albany Precipitation page.