Kirkcaldy Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kirkcaldy, Fife, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Kirkcaldy, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 193 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 48 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1428 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kirkcaldy serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 37% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. October has the lowest percentage at 17%.

Kirkcaldy vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kirkcaldy enjoys an average of 1428 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Kirkcaldy

October, Kirkcaldy’s wettest month, receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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