Average Monthly Sunshine in Criccieth
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Criccieth receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Criccieth varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 169 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 26 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1192 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Criccieth, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.6 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.9 hours per day.
Criccieth’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Criccieth enjoys an average of 1192 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, ReykjavÃk, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
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, Criccieth’s wettest month, receives 123 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Criccieth Precipitation page.
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