Malibu (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Malibu, California, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Malibu varies. It peaks at 364 hours in July and drops to 217 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 3257 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Malibu, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 7.2 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 84% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 64%.
Malibu vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Malibu enjoys an average of 3257 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Malibu
December, Malibu’s wettest month, receives 4.6 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month August 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 Malibu Precipitation page.
