Average Monthly Sunshine in Derby

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Derby varies. It peaks at 286 hours in January and drops to 136 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2594 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Derby, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.5 hours per day.

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

Derby enjoys an average of 2594 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

August, Derby’s wettest month, receives 72 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 18°C.

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