Palmerston Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Palmerston, Northern Territory, Australia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Palmerston varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 316 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 165 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3099 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Palmerston. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.5 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Palmerston enjoys an average of 3099 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

January, Palmerston’s wettest month, receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

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