Bluffton (SC) 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 Bluffton, South Carolina, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Bluffton 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%.

Bluffton enjoys an average of 2785 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

August, Bluffton’s wettest month, receives 121 mm (4.8 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 Bluffton Precipitation page.