Terrigal 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 Terrigal, New South Wales, Australia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Terrigal experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, sees up to 257 hours of sunshine, while May, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 180 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2644 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 8.6 hours of daily sun in December, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in May, with about 6.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 73% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 53%.

Terrigal vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Terrigal enjoys an average of 2644 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, 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 Terrigal

February, Terrigal’s wettest month, receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

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