Halesworth Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Halesworth, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Halesworth varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 204 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 42 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1572 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Halesworth. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Halesworth vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Halesworth enjoys an average of 1572 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.

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

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Halesworth

October, Halesworth’s wettest month, receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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