Scarborough 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 Scarborough, Queensland, Australia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Scarborough changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3032 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in November and a subtle dip in May.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between November (9.1 hours per day) and May (6.6 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Scarborough vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Scarborough enjoys an average of 3032 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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Scarborough

February, Scarborough’s wettest month, receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month July 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 Scarborough Precipitation page.