Rye Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Rye, Victoria, Australia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Rye. Expect long, bright days with 276 hours in January and darker periods with just 123 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2383 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Rye serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 61% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 43%.

Rye vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Rye enjoys an average of 2383 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Rye

June, Rye’s wettest month, receives 50 mm (2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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