Average Monthly Sunshine in Tempe (AZ)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Tempe 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 Tempe. Expect long, bright days with 407 hours in June and darker periods with just 241 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3870 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 13.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 8.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Tempe’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Tempe enjoys an average of 3870 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Dublin, Ireland, receives only about 1440 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

August, Tempe’s wettest month, receives 29 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 40°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 40°C.

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