Average Monthly Sunshine in Dunvegan
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Dunvegan 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 Dunvegan. Expect long, bright days with 197 hours in May and darker periods with just 34 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1170 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Dunvegan’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Dunvegan enjoys an average of 1170 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, ReykjavÃk, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Other climate information
January, Dunvegan’s wettest month, receives 126 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C. During the driest month May 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 Dunvegan Precipitation page.
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