Florida 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 Florida, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Florida varies. It peaks at 285 hours in January and drops to 132 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2526 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Florida, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.4 hours per day.

Florida enjoys an average of 2526 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

October, Florida’s wettest month, receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 17°C (63°F).

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