Cranbourne Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Cranbourne, Victoria, Australia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Cranbourne varies. It peaks at 276 hours in January and drops to 123 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2383 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Cranbourne, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 61% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 43%.
Cranbourne vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Cranbourne enjoys an average of 2383 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 Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Cranbourne
September, Cranbourne’s wettest month, receives 52 mm (2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month March 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 Cranbourne Precipitation page.
