Hamilton Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hamilton, Australia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Hamilton varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 251 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 131 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2362 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Hamilton, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.4 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.4 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 49%.
Hamilton vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Hamilton enjoys an average of 2362 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
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.
Related Climate Data for Hamilton
August, Hamilton’s wettest month, receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hamilton Precipitation page.
