Caloundra Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Caloundra, Queensland, Australia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Caloundra Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 273 hours of sunshine in November and 199 hours in May, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3032 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.1 hours of daily sun in November, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in May, with about 6.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Caloundra vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Caloundra enjoys an average of 3032 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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 Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Caloundra

February, Caloundra’s wettest month, receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month September 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 Caloundra Precipitation page.