Haytor 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 Haytor, Devon, United Kingdom. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Haytor varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 197 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 53 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1552 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Haytor, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.6 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per day.

Haytor vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Haytor enjoys an average of 1552 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Haytor

October, Haytor’s wettest month, receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

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