Average Monthly Sunshine in Hugh Town

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Hugh Town 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 Hugh Town, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 220 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 55 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1700 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Hugh Town’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Hugh Town enjoys an average of 1700 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

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

Other climate information

November, Hugh Town’s wettest month, receives 66 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

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