Average Monthly Sunshine in Galveston (TX)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Galveston 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 Galveston. Expect long, bright days with 311 hours in July and darker periods with just 147 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2701 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Galveston serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 4.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Galveston’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Galveston enjoys an average of 2701 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

September, Galveston’s wettest month, receives 123 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month February 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 Galveston Precipitation page.