Average Monthly Sunshine in Date

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Date, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 199 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 87 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1750 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Date, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.6 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.9 hours.

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

Date enjoys an average of 1750 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

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

Other climate information

August, Date’s wettest month, receives 183 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -0°C.

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