Hawthorn Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Hawthorn varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 276 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 123 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2383 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Hawthorn, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 61% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 43%.

Hawthorn enjoys an average of 2383 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 and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

September, Hawthorn’s wettest month, receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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