Average Monthly Sunshine in Syracuse
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Syracuse receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Syracuse, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 315 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 111 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2452 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Syracuse’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Syracuse enjoys an average of 2452 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Other climate information
December, Syracuse’s wettest month, receives 10 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Syracuse Precipitation page.