Strathy East 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 Strathy East, Scotland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Strathy East varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 195 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 29 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1234 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Strathy East serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 33% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 13%.

Strathy East enjoys an average of 1234 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

October, Strathy East’s wettest month, receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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