Average Monthly Sunshine in Ayr

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Ayr varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 188 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 37 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1290 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ayr serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.2 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Ayr enjoys an average of 1290 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.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

December, Ayr’s wettest month, receives 128 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°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 Ayr Precipitation page.