Brighouse Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Brighouse varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 175 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1362 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Brighouse. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.8 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Brighouse vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Brighouse enjoys an average of 1362 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 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 Brighouse

August, Brighouse’s wettest month, receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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