Average Monthly Sunshine in Arisaig

Average Monthly Sunshine in Arisaig

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Arisaig, Highlands, United Kingdom. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Arisaig, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 189 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 31 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1208 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Arisaig, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.0 hours per day.

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

Arisaig enjoys an average of 1208 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

January, Arisaig’s wettest month, receives 182 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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