Nelly Bay Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Nelly Bay, Queensland, Australia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Nelly Bay changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3044 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in October and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. October sees up to 10.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Nelly Bay enjoys an average of 3044 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

February, Nelly Bay’s wettest month, receives 248 mm (9.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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