Average Monthly Sunshine in Ballater

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Ballater 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 Ballater. Expect long, bright days with 203 hours in May and darker periods with just 48 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1455 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ballater serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Ballater enjoys an average of 1455 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

October, Ballater’s wettest month, receives 101 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 8°C.

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