Average Monthly Sunshine in Atherton

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Atherton experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, October, sees up to 272 hours of sunshine, while February, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 171 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2692 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between October (9.1 hours per day) and February (5.7 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

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

Atherton enjoys an average of 2692 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Other climate information

February, Atherton’s wettest month, receives 152 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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