Average Monthly Sunshine in Bassenthwaite Lake

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Bassenthwaite Lake 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 1189 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Bassenthwaite Lake serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Bassenthwaite Lake enjoys an average of 1189 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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, Bassenthwaite Lake’s wettest month, receives 109 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 Lake Precipitation page.