San Antonio (TX) 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 San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting San Antonio, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 310 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 151 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2640 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, San Antonio serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.0 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 72% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 47%.
San Antonio vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
San Antonio enjoys an average of 2640 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, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for San Antonio
May, San Antonio’s wettest month, receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our San Antonio Precipitation page.
