Kingston Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kingston, Dorset, United Kingdom. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Kingston, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 225 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 55 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1674 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Kingston, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per day.

Kingston vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kingston enjoys an average of 1674 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Kingston

November, Kingston’s wettest month, receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

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