Stirling Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Stirling, South Australia, Australia. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Stirling varies. It peaks at 326 hours in January and drops to 140 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2768 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Stirling, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.9 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 76% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. October has the lowest percentage at 52%.

Stirling vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Stirling enjoys an average of 2768 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Stirling

July, Stirling’s wettest month, receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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