Average Monthly Sunshine in Guernsey

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Guernsey 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 Guernsey, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 252 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 61 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1888 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Guernsey serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Guernsey enjoys an average of 1888 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Other climate information

December, Guernsey’s wettest month, receives 56 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°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 Guernsey Precipitation page.