Average Monthly Sunshine in Leeds-Kent

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Leeds-Kent receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Leeds-Kent varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 205 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1577 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Leeds-Kent serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Leeds-Kent’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Leeds-Kent enjoys an average of 1577 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

August, Leeds-Kent’s wettest month, receives 65 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°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 Leeds-Kent Precipitation page.