Savannah (GA) 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 Savannah, Georgia, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Savannah varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 288 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 175 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2763 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Savannah. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 71% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 55%.

Savannah vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Savannah enjoys an average of 2763 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Savannah

August, Savannah’s wettest month, receives 142 mm (5.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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