Dunster Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Dunster, Somerset, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Dunster varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 202 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 49 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1573 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Dunster serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 42% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 19%.

Dunster vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Dunster enjoys an average of 1573 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Dunster

December, Dunster’s wettest month, receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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