Aberlady Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Aberlady, Lothian, United Kingdom. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Aberlady, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 193 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 48 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1428 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Aberlady. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 37% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. October has the lowest percentage at 17%.

Aberlady enjoys an average of 1428 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.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

October, Aberlady’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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