Craignure 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 Craignure, Strathclyde, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Craignure varies. It peaks at 189 hours in May and drops to 31 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1208 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Craignure vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Craignure enjoys an average of 1208 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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 Craignure

January, Craignure’s wettest month, receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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