Lostwithiel Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Lostwithiel varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 222 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 65 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1753 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Lostwithiel, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.2 hours per day.

Lostwithiel vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Lostwithiel enjoys an average of 1753 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

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

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

Related Climate Data for Lostwithiel

December, Lostwithiel’s wettest month, receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

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