Average Monthly Sunshine in Basildon

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Basildon 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 Basildon, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 211 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 49 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1609 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Basildon. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Basildon enjoys an average of 1609 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

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

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

Other climate information

August, Basildon’s wettest month, receives 59 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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