Jekyll Island (GA) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Jekyll Island, Georgia, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Jekyll Island. Expect long, bright days with 301 hours in May and darker periods with just 181 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2868 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Jekyll Island. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 74% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 58%.

Jekyll Island vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Jekyll Island enjoys an average of 2868 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Jekyll Island

August, Jekyll Island’s wettest month, receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month November 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 Jekyll Island Precipitation page.