Sapphire Beach Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sapphire Beach, Australia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Sapphire Beach vary. From a high of 261 hours in September, to a low of 200 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2785 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Enjoy up to 8.7 hours of daily sun in September, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 6.7 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 75% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 55%.
Sapphire Beach vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Sapphire Beach enjoys an average of 2785 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Sapphire Beach
February, Sapphire Beach’s wettest month, receives 153 mm (6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sapphire Beach Precipitation page.
