Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores, New South Wales, Australia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Ocean Shores vary. From a high of 260 hours in October, to a low of 190 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2715 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between October (8.7 hours per day) and June (6.3 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Ocean Shores vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ocean Shores enjoys an average of 2715 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Related Climate Data for Ocean Shores

February, Ocean Shores’s wettest month, receives 159 mm (6.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).

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