Average Monthly Sunshine in Kyle of Lochalsh
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kyle of Lochalsh receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Kyle of Lochalsh varies. It peaks at 197 hours in May and drops to 34 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1170 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Kyle of Lochalsh. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Kyle of Lochalsh’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Kyle of Lochalsh enjoys an average of 1170 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, ReykjavÃk, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Other climate information
January, Kyle of Lochalsh’s wettest month, receives 152 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°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 Kyle of Lochalsh Precipitation page.
Forecast: is it sunny in Kyle of Lochalsh?
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