Leighton Buzzard Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Leighton Buzzard, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 199 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 42 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1476 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Leighton Buzzard. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Leighton Buzzard vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Leighton Buzzard enjoys an average of 1476 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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Leighton Buzzard

August, Leighton Buzzard’s wettest month, receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month March 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 Leighton Buzzard Precipitation page.