Olympia (WA) Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Olympia, Washington State, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Olympia varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 312 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 60 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2172 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Olympia, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 2.0 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 66% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 22%.
Olympia vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Olympia enjoys an average of 2172 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Olympia
November, Olympia’s wettest month, receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Olympia Precipitation page.
