Average Monthly Sunshine in Victoria

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Victoria receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Victoria, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 294 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 142 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2558 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Victoria. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Victoria enjoys an average of 2558 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

February, Victoria’s wettest month, receives 107 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 18°C.

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