Gosford Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Gosford, New South Wales, Australia. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Gosford Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 257 hours of sunshine in December and 180 hours in May, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2644 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 8.6 hours daily sunshine in December, it dips to 6.0 hours in May.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 73% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 53%.

Gosford vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Gosford enjoys an average of 2644 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

Related Climate Data for Gosford

February, Gosford’s wettest month, receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

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