Fairford 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 Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Fairford varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 218 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1633 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Fairford. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Fairford vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Fairford enjoys an average of 1633 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, 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 Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Fairford

October, Fairford’s wettest month, receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°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 Fairford Precipitation page.