McLaren Vale Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in McLaren Vale varies. It peaks at 326 hours in January and drops to 140 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2768 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In McLaren Vale, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.9 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 76% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. October has the lowest percentage at 52%.

McLaren Vale vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

McLaren Vale enjoys an average of 2768 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, 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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for McLaren Vale

July, McLaren Vale’s wettest month, receives 23 mm (0.9 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 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 McLaren Vale Precipitation page.