Average Monthly Sunshine in Bellingham

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Bellingham 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 Bellingham, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 183 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 53 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1455 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Bellingham 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

August, Bellingham’s wettest month, receives 86 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 9°C.

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