Average Monthly Sunshine in Mount Pleasant

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Year-round, Mount Pleasant offers consistent sunshine. The difference between the sunniest month, July, with 264 hours, and October, the least sunny month, with 226, is minimal. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2964 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Mount Pleasant occur in July, with around 8.8 hours of daily sunshine. Even in October, the least sunny month, Mount Pleasant doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 7.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Mount Pleasant enjoys an average of 2964 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

October, Mount Pleasant’s wettest month, receives 85 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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