Carlisle Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Carlisle, 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

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Carlisle. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.4 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 35% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.

Carlisle vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Carlisle

December, Carlisle’s wettest month, receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month April 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 Carlisle Precipitation page.