Manchester (CT) 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 Manchester, Connecticut, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Manchester. Expect long, bright days with 293 hours in July and darker periods with just 139 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2579 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Manchester serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 4.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 47%.

Manchester enjoys an average of 2579 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

June, Manchester’s wettest month, receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F).

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