Macedon Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Macedon, Victoria, Australia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Macedon varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 276 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 123 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2383 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Macedon, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 61% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 43%.

Macedon vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Macedon enjoys an average of 2383 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.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Macedon

September, Macedon’s wettest month, receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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