Strathalbyn Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Strathalbyn, South Australia, Australia. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Strathalbyn 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

For those who appreciate different seasons, Strathalbyn serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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%.

Strathalbyn vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Strathalbyn 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.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

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

Related Climate Data for Strathalbyn

September, Strathalbyn’s wettest month, receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°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 Strathalbyn Precipitation page.