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

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Kingston. Expect long, bright days with 251 hours in January and darker periods with just 131 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2362 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Kingston, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.4 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.4 hours per day.

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

Kingston enjoys an average of 2362 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, 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

November, Kingston’s wettest month, receives 52 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°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.