Dyffryn Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Dyffryn, Gwynedd, United Kingdom. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Dyffryn varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 169 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 26 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1192 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 5.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Dyffryn vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Dyffryn enjoys an average of 1192 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Related Climate Data for Dyffryn

December, Dyffryn’s wettest month, receives 101 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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