Average Monthly Sunshine in San Rafael

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that San Rafael 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 San Rafael, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 284 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 145 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2446 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in San Rafael. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

San Rafael’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

San Rafael enjoys an average of 2446 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

October, San Rafael’s wettest month, receives 97 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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