Average Monthly Sunshine in Florida
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Florida receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Florida. Expect long, bright days with 285 hours in January and darker periods with just 132 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2526 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Florida. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.
Florida’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Other climate information
October, Florida’s wettest month, receives 86 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 17°C.
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.