Ellesmere Port Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, United Kingdom. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Ellesmere Port varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 209 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 48 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1507 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ellesmere Port. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Ellesmere Port vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Ellesmere Port enjoys an average of 1507 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Ellesmere Port
July, Ellesmere Port’s wettest month, receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ellesmere Port Precipitation page.
