Average Monthly Sunshine in El Cerrito (CA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in El Cerrito varies. It peaks at 324 hours in May and drops to 160 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3072 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In El Cerrito, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours.

El Cerrito’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

El Cerrito enjoys an average of 3072 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 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.

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

Other climate information

December, El Cerrito’s wettest month, receives 4.2 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

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