Average Monthly Sunshine in Forres

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Forres 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 Forres. Expect long, bright days with 178 hours in May and darker periods with just 27 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1230 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Forres, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.9 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.9 hours per day.

Forres’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Forres enjoys an average of 1230 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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.

Other climate information

October, Forres’s wettest month, receives 83 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 9°C.

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