Average Monthly Sunshine in Brecon
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Brecon receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Brecon varies. It peaks at 202 hours in July and drops to 49 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1573 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Brecon’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Brecon enjoys an average of 1573 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
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.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Other climate information
December, Brecon’s wettest month, receives 93 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Brecon Precipitation page.