Bradenton (FL) Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bradenton, Florida, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Bradenton varies. It peaks at 314 hours in May and drops to 191 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2924 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Bradenton, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.5 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.4 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 78% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. September has the lowest percentage at 60%.
Bradenton vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Bradenton enjoys an average of 2924 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Bradenton
August, Bradenton’s wettest month, receives 198 mm (7.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bradenton Precipitation page.
