An alternative way to discover Sydney
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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 Southport, Australia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Southport experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, October, sees up to 255 hours of sunshine, while June, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 195 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2715 hours.
Enjoy up to 8.5 hours of daily sun in October, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 6.5 hours of daily sunlight.
Southport enjoys an average of 2715 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
February, Southport’s wettest month, receives 137 mm (5.4 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 23°C (73°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Southport Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Southport - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Water Temp
See the full Southport climate overview or explore weather in Australia.
Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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An alternative way to discover Sydney
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