Average Monthly Sunshine in Bolton

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Bolton varies. It peaks at 187 hours in May and drops to 45 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1382 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Bolton. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.2 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Bolton enjoys an average of 1382 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Bolton’s wettest month, receives 96 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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