Emerald Beach Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Emerald Beach, New South Wales, Australia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Emerald Beach vary. From a high of 261 hours in September, to a low of 200 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2785 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between September (8.7 hours per day) and June (6.7 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 75% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 55%.

Emerald Beach enjoys an average of 2785 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

February, Emerald Beach’s wettest month, receives 145 mm (5.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).

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