Harwich Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Harwich, Cape Cod, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Harwich. Expect long, bright days with 301 hours in July and darker periods with just 147 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2605 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Harwich. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.0 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Harwich enjoys an average of 2605 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

December, Harwich’s wettest month, receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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