Average Monthly Sunshine in Mount Dandenong

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Mount Dandenong 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 Mount Dandenong. Expect long, bright days with 276 hours in January and darker periods with just 123 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2383 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 9.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Mount Dandenong’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Mount Dandenong enjoys an average of 2383 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

September, Mount Dandenong’s wettest month, receives 65 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

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