Crinan 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 Crinan, Strathclyde, United Kingdom. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Crinan varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 189 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 31 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1208 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Crinan serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Crinan vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Crinan enjoys an average of 1208 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Related Climate Data for Crinan

December, Crinan’s wettest month, receives 152 mm (6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°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 Crinan Precipitation page.