Margate 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 Margate, Tasmania, Australia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Margate varies. It peaks at 251 hours in January and drops to 131 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2362 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Margate. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.4 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 49%.

Margate enjoys an average of 2362 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

November, Margate’s wettest month, receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

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