Average Monthly Sunshine in Weipa

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Weipa varies. It peaks at 306 hours in October and drops to 142 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2862 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Weipa serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in October with an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Weipa enjoys an average of 2862 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

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

Other climate information

January, Weipa’s wettest month, receives 81 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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