Sandy Bay Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Sandy Bay varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 251 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 131 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2362 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Sandy Bay serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 49%.
Sandy Bay vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Sandy Bay enjoys an average of 2362 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.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Sandy Bay
November, Sandy Bay’s wettest month, receives 51 mm (2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sandy Bay Precipitation page.
