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

Seasonal sunshine in San Rafael varies. It peaks at 257 hours in August and drops to 122 hours in March. The total annual amount of sun is 2235 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, San Rafael serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in March, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.

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

San Rafael enjoys an average of 2235 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

April, San Rafael’s wettest month, receives 94 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 18°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.