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

Sunshine in George Town varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 286 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 136 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2594 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, George Town serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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

George Town enjoys an average of 2594 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

July, George Town’s wettest month, receives 52 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 22°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.