Average Monthly Sunshine in Bassenthwaite

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Bassenthwaite varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 161 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 39 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1160 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Bassenthwaite. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.4 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Bassenthwaite enjoys an average of 1160 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Bassenthwaite’s wettest month, receives 107 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month April 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 Bassenthwaite Precipitation page.