Average Monthly Sunshine in Launceston

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Launceston varies. It peaks at 222 hours in May and drops to 55 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1729 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Launceston, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per day.

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

Launceston enjoys an average of 1729 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

December, Launceston’s wettest month, receives 85 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 19°C.

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