Average Monthly Sunshine in George Town

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that George Town receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in George Town changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2145 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in February and a subtle dip in October.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between February (6.7 hours per day) and October (5.4 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

George Town’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

George Town enjoys an average of 2145 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

October, George Town’s wettest month, receives 181 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

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