Clifton Beach 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 Clifton Beach, Queensland, Australia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Clifton Beach experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, October, sees up to 272 hours of sunshine, while February, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 171 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2692 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.1 hours of daily sun in October, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 5.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Clifton Beach enjoys an average of 2692 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

February, Clifton Beach’s wettest month, receives 286 mm (11 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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