Weipa Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Weipa, Queensland, Australia. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Weipa. Expect long, bright days with 306 hours in October and darker periods with just 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 enjoys an average of 2862 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

January, Weipa’s wettest month, receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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.