Average Monthly Sunshine in Cowes
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Cowes receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Cowes varies. It peaks at 276 hours in January and drops to 123 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2383 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Cowes, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per day.
Cowes’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Cowes enjoys an average of 2383 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
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.
Other climate information
September, Cowes’s wettest month, receives 50 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 23°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Cowes Precipitation page.
Forecast: is it sunny in Cowes?
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