Average Monthly Sunshine in Rancho Santa Fe (CA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Rancho Santa Fe vary. From a high of 304 hours in July, to a low of 230 hours in November, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3052 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 10.1 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 7.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Rancho Santa Fe’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Rancho Santa Fe enjoys an average of 3052 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Rancho Santa Fe’s wettest month, receives 3.9 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

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