Average Monthly Sunshine in Glenrothes

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Glenrothes receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Glenrothes varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 193 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 48 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1428 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Glenrothes serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Glenrothes enjoys an average of 1428 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

October, Glenrothes’s wettest month, receives 79 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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