Batley Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Batley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Batley, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 191 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 24 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1242 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Batley serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 37% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 10%.

Batley vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Batley enjoys an average of 1242 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Batley

June, Batley’s wettest month, receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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