Average Monthly Sunshine in St James

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that St James receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate St James. Expect long, bright days with 338 hours in January and darker periods with just 175 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 3094 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 11.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.

St James’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

St James enjoys an average of 3094 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

June, St James’s wettest month, receives 18 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

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