Average Monthly Sunshine in Great Barrington (MA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Great Barrington 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 Great Barrington. Expect long, bright days with 293 hours in July and darker periods with just 139 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2600 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 4.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Great Barrington’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Great Barrington enjoys an average of 2600 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

June, Great Barrington’s wettest month, receives 121 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

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