Chalfont Saint Giles Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Chalfont Saint Giles, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Chalfont Saint Giles varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 219 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1675 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Chalfont Saint Giles serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 45% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 21%.
Chalfont Saint Giles vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Chalfont Saint Giles enjoys an average of 1675 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Chalfont Saint Giles
November, Chalfont Saint Giles’s wettest month, receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month March 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 Chalfont Saint Giles Precipitation page.
