Average Monthly Sunshine in Rainbow Beach

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Rainbow Beach experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, October, sees up to 255 hours of sunshine, while June, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 190 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2691 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 8.5 hours of daily sun in October, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 6.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Rainbow Beach enjoys an average of 2691 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, 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.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

February, Rainbow Beach’s wettest month, receives 135 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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