Escondido (CA) 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 Escondido, California, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Escondido Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 304 hours of sunshine in July and 230 hours in November, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3069 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 10.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 75% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 57%.

Escondido enjoys an average of 3069 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.

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

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

December, Escondido’s wettest month, receives 0.8 mm (0.03 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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