Average Monthly Sunshine in Kingston

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Kingston varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 280 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 75 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1965 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kingston serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Kingston enjoys an average of 1965 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

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

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

Other climate information

October, Kingston’s wettest month, receives 103 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -1°C.

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