Average Monthly Sunshine in March

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in March varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 207 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 57 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1606 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, March serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight.

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

March enjoys an average of 1606 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

June, March’s wettest month, receives 66 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 9°C.

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