Average Monthly Sunshine in Canberra

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Canberra varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 301 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 153 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2755 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Canberra serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 10.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 5.1 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Canberra enjoys an average of 2755 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.

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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

November, Canberra’s wettest month, receives 57 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

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