Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill, Victoria, Australia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Forest Hill, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 276 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 123 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2383 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Forest Hill, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 61% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 43%.

Forest Hill vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Forest Hill enjoys an average of 2383 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Forest Hill

September, Forest Hill’s wettest month, receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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