Fort Augustus Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Fort Augustus, Highlands, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Fort Augustus varies. It peaks at 178 hours in May and drops to 27 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1230 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Fort Augustus, 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.

Fort Augustus enjoys an average of 1230 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

January, Fort Augustus’s wettest month, receives 102 mm (4 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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