Average Monthly Sunshine in Darwen

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Darwen receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Darwen varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 187 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1382 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Darwen, 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.

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

Darwen enjoys an average of 1382 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

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

Other climate information

December, Darwen’s wettest month, receives 103 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°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 Darwen Precipitation page.