Average Monthly Sunshine in Hay-on-Wye

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Hay-on-Wye, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 199 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 49 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1514 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Hay-on-Wye’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Hay-on-Wye enjoys an average of 1514 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.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

October, Hay-on-Wye’s wettest month, receives 77 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 18°C.

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