Average Monthly Sunshine in Bolton Abbey

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Bolton Abbey 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 Bolton Abbey, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 175 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 38 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1336 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Bolton Abbey. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Bolton Abbey’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Bolton Abbey enjoys an average of 1336 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

December, Bolton Abbey’s wettest month, receives 91 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

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