Latrobe Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Latrobe, Tasmania, Australia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Latrobe varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 286 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 136 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2594 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Latrobe, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.5 hours per day.

Latrobe enjoys an average of 2594 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

August, Latrobe’s wettest month, receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).

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