Scottsdale Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Scottsdale, Australia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Scottsdale varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 286 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 136 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2594 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Scottsdale serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Scottsdale vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Scottsdale enjoys an average of 2594 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Scottsdale

August, Scottsdale’s wettest month, receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month February 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 Scottsdale Precipitation page.