Average Monthly Sunshine in Sacramento (CA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Sacramento, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 440 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 141 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3600 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sacramento serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 14.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Sacramento’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Sacramento enjoys an average of 3600 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

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

Other climate information

December, Sacramento’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 33°C.

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