Birmingham Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Birmingham varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 188 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 48 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1400 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Birmingham, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours per day.

Birmingham vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Birmingham enjoys an average of 1400 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, 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Related Climate Data for Birmingham

June, Birmingham’s wettest month, receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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