Average Monthly Sunshine in Menlo Park (CA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Menlo Park. Expect long, bright days with 324 hours in May and darker periods with just 160 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3072 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 10.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Menlo Park’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Menlo Park enjoys an average of 3072 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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

December, Menlo Park’s wettest month, receives 0 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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