Average Monthly Sunshine in Atlanta (GA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Atlanta varies. It peaks at 288 hours in May and drops to 164 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2740 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 9.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Atlanta enjoys an average of 2740 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

December, Atlanta’s wettest month, receives 113 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

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