Average Monthly Sunshine in Carolina

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Carolina experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, sees up to 284 hours of sunshine, while November, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 203 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2966 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.5 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in November, with about 6.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Carolina enjoys an average of 2966 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

September, Carolina’s wettest month, receives 127 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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