Average Monthly Sunshine in Metairie (LA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Metairie varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 279 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 152 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2651 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.1 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Metairie enjoys an average of 2651 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

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

August, Metairie’s wettest month, receives 194 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 21°C.

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