Average Monthly Sunshine in Dolwyddelan

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Dolwyddelan, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 169 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 26 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1192 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Dolwyddelan, 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.

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

Dolwyddelan enjoys an average of 1192 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

December, Dolwyddelan’s wettest month, receives 100 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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