Average Monthly Sunshine in Newport Beach (CA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Newport Beach, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 369 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 198 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3279 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Newport Beach serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 6.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Newport Beach’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Newport Beach enjoys an average of 3279 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Newport Beach’s wettest month, receives 3.8 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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