Average Monthly Sunshine in Ashton under Lyne

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Ashton under Lyne, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 186 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1398 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ashton under Lyne. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Ashton under Lyne’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Ashton under Lyne enjoys an average of 1398 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Other climate information

December, Ashton under Lyne’s wettest month, receives 92 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

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