Manhattan Beach (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Manhattan Beach, California, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Manhattan Beach, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 364 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 217 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3257 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Manhattan Beach. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.1 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 7.2 hours of sunlight 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%.

Manhattan Beach 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

December, Manhattan Beach’s wettest month, receives 3.7 mm (0.1 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 24°C (75°F).

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