Queanbeyan Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Queanbeyan. Expect long, bright days with 301 hours in January and darker periods with just 153 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2755 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 10.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Queanbeyan vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Queanbeyan enjoys an average of 2755 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.

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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Queanbeyan

February, Queanbeyan’s wettest month, receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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