Average Monthly Sunshine in Pismo Beach (CA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Pismo Beach. Expect long, bright days with 352 hours in July and darker periods with just 208 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 3201 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 6.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Pismo Beach enjoys an average of 3201 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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.

Other climate information

December, Pismo Beach’s wettest month, receives 0.5 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 22°C.

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