Average Monthly Sunshine in Kiawah Island (SC)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kiawah Island receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Kiawah Island varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 295 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 170 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2800 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kiawah Island serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Kiawah Island’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Kiawah Island enjoys an average of 2800 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

August, Kiawah Island’s wettest month, receives 110 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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