Average Monthly Sunshine in Chorley

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Chorley 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 Chorley, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 187 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1382 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Chorley, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.2 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours per day.

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

Chorley enjoys an average of 1382 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

December, Chorley’s wettest month, receives 100 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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