Average Monthly Sunshine in Lowestoft

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Lowestoft varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 204 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 42 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1572 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Lowestoft, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.4 hours per day.

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

Lowestoft enjoys an average of 1572 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.

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

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

October, Lowestoft’s wettest month, receives 70 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month April 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 Lowestoft Precipitation page.