Average Monthly Sunshine in Kingston upon Hull

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kingston upon Hull 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 Kingston upon Hull, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 202 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1561 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Kingston upon Hull, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.7 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.

Kingston upon Hull’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Kingston upon Hull enjoys an average of 1561 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, 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

June, Kingston upon Hull’s wettest month, receives 73 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month March 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 Kingston upon Hull Precipitation page.