Taranna Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Taranna, Tasmania, Australia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Taranna varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 251 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 131 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2362 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Taranna, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.4 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.4 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 49%.

Taranna enjoys an average of 2362 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.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

August, Taranna’s wettest month, receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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