Average Monthly Sunshine in Leigh

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Leigh 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 Leigh, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 225 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 55 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1674 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Leigh. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Leigh’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Leigh enjoys an average of 1674 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

October, Leigh’s wettest month, receives 65 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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