Average Monthly Sunshine in Dunstable

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Dunstable. Expect long, bright days with 199 hours in July and darker periods with just 42 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1476 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Dunstable, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.4 hours per day.

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

Dunstable enjoys an average of 1476 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

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

Other climate information

August, Dunstable’s wettest month, receives 66 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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