Average Monthly Sunshine in Inchmill
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Inchmill receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Inchmill varies. It peaks at 193 hours in May and drops to 45 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1431 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Inchmill, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours per day.
Inchmill’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Inchmill enjoys an average of 1431 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, 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.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Other climate information
October, Inchmill’s wettest month, receives 95 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Inchmill Precipitation page.