Boston 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 Boston, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Boston, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 207 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 57 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1606 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Boston serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Boston vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Boston enjoys an average of 1606 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Boston

June, Boston’s wettest month, receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).

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