Average Monthly Sunshine in Achiltibuie

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Achiltibuie. Expect long, bright days with 205 hours in May and darker periods with just 30 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1238 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1 hour of sunlight per day.

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

Achiltibuie enjoys an average of 1238 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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

January, Achiltibuie’s wettest month, receives 139 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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