Average Monthly Sunshine in Broughton

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Broughton, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 161 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 39 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1189 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 5.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Broughton enjoys an average of 1189 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

August, Broughton’s wettest month, receives 106 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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