Beaufort (SC) Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Beaufort, South Carolina, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Beaufort Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 280 hours of sunshine in May and 181 hours in November, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2785 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 9.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. November, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 55%.

Beaufort enjoys an average of 2785 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.

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.

August, Beaufort’s wettest month, receives 105 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

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