Average Monthly Sunshine in St Petersburg (FL)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in St Petersburg varies. It peaks at 312 hours in May and drops to 184 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2997 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In St Petersburg, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.1 hours.

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

St Petersburg enjoys an average of 2997 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

August, St Petersburg’s wettest month, receives 254 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month December 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 Petersburg Precipitation page.