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Average Monthly Sunshine in Darfield

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

Monthly hours of sunshine


Seasonal sunshine in Darfield varies. It peaks at 238 hours in January and drops to 117 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2136 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine


For those who appreciate different seasons, Darfield serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Darfield enjoys an average of 2136 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

October, Darfield’s wettest month, receives 77 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Darfield?

Fri   Dec 27
17°C | 9°C
S 7 m/s
0.6 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Sat   Dec 28
20°C | 7°C
NE 7 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
25°C | 12°C
N 5 m/s
2.2 mm
overcast and small chance of slight rain

overcast and small chance of slight rain

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