Average Monthly Sunshine in Hexham

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Hexham 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

In Hexham, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.1 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.

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

Hexham enjoys an average of 1455 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

August, Hexham’s wettest month, receives 87 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 9°C.

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