Average Monthly Sunshine in Castleford

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Castleford varies. It peaks at 191 hours in June and drops to 24 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1242 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Castleford. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Castleford enjoys an average of 1242 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Castleford’s wettest month, receives 71 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month March 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 Castleford Precipitation page.