Average Monthly Sunshine in Phoenix (AZ)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Phoenix varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 407 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 244 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3870 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 13.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 8.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Phoenix’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Phoenix enjoys an average of 3870 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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.

Other climate information

August, Phoenix’s wettest month, receives 19 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 40°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 40°C.

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