Average Monthly Sunshine in Dunedin (FL)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Dunedin 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 Dunedin, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 312 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 184 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2997 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 10.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Dunedin enjoys an average of 2997 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.

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

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

August, Dunedin’s wettest month, receives 220 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

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