Harrogate Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Harrogate. Expect long, bright days with 191 hours in June and darker periods with just 24 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1242 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Harrogate, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.4 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.8 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 37% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 10%.
Harrogate vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Harrogate enjoys an average of 1242 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Harrogate
June, Harrogate’s wettest month, receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month March 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 Harrogate Precipitation page.
