Average Monthly Sunshine in Mosgiel

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Mosgiel varies. It peaks at 182 hours in December and drops to 98 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 1676 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of December under a blue sky, with approximately 6.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Mosgiel enjoys an average of 1676 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.

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

December, Mosgiel’s wettest month, receives 108 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

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