Innerleithen Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Innerleithen, Borders, United Kingdom. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Innerleithen. Expect long, bright days with 161 hours in May and darker periods with just 39 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1189 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Innerleithen serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 35% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.

Innerleithen enjoys an average of 1189 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

August, Innerleithen’s wettest month, receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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