Average Monthly Sunshine in Ipswich

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 Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Ipswich experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, November, sees up to 273 hours of sunshine, while May, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 199 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3032 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between November (9.1 hours per day) and May (6.6 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Ipswich’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Ipswich enjoys an average of 3032 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

February, Ipswich’s wettest month, receives 107 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C.

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