Average Monthly Sunshine in Melbourn

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Melbourn, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 188 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 51 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1501 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Melbourn serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Melbourn enjoys an average of 1501 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Other climate information

August, Melbourn’s wettest month, receives 66 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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