Average Monthly Sunshine in Hamsterley

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Hamsterley varies. It peaks at 183 hours in May and drops to 53 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1455 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Hamsterley. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Hamsterley enjoys an average of 1455 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.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

June, Hamsterley’s wettest month, receives 82 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

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