Average Monthly Sunshine in Port Charlotte

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte. Expect long, bright days with 203 hours in May and darker periods with just 34 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1272 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Port Charlotte, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.1 hours per day.

Port Charlotte’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Port Charlotte enjoys an average of 1272 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, Port Charlotte’s wettest month, receives 112 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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