Brodick Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Brodick, Strathclyde, United Kingdom. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Brodick, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 188 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 37 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1290 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 37% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 12%.

Brodick enjoys an average of 1290 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

December, Brodick’s wettest month, receives 128 mm (5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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