Annan 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 Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Annan, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 161 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 39 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1189 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Annan serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 35% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.

Annan enjoys an average of 1189 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

December, Annan’s wettest month, receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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