Delray Beach (FL) 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 Delray Beach, Florida, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Delray Beach changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3122 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in July and a subtle dip in December.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 10.3 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 7.2 hours in December.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 77% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 66%.

Delray Beach vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Delray Beach enjoys an average of 3122 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Delray Beach

September, Delray Beach’s wettest month, receives 209 mm (8.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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