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When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Hornsby 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.
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.
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%.
Hornsby enjoys an average of 2644 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, 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.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
February, Hornsby’s wettest month, receives 76 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hornsby Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hornsby - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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