Average Monthly Sunshine in Mountain View (CA)

Average Monthly Sunshine in Mountain View (CA)

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mountain View, California, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Mountain View varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 324 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 160 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3058 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Mountain View, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours per day.

Mountain View’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Mountain View enjoys an average of 3058 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

December, Mountain View’s wettest month, receives 2.9 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 Mountain View Precipitation page.