Salisbury Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Salisbury, Dominica. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Salisbury experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, April, sees up to 245 hours of sunshine, while December, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 190 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2630 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. April sees up to 8.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Salisbury vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Salisbury enjoys an average of 2630 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Salisbury

October, Salisbury’s wettest month, receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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