Chippenham 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 Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Chippenham varies. It peaks at 219 hours in July and drops to 53 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1631 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Chippenham. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Chippenham vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Chippenham enjoys an average of 1631 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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Chippenham

October, Chippenham’s wettest month, receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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