Kyleakin Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Kyleakin 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

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kyleakin serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Kyleakin vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kyleakin enjoys an average of 1170 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Kyleakin

January, Kyleakin’s wettest month, receives 152 mm (6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°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 Kyleakin Precipitation page.