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Average Monthly Sunshine in Margate

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Margate. Expect long, bright days with 205 hours in June and darker periods with just 50 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1577 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (55 KM, 34 Miles).

In Margate, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.8 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.

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

Margate enjoys an average of 1577 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

November, Margate’s wettest month, receives 66 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month April 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 Margate Precipitation page.


Forecast: is it sunny in Margate?

Tuesday
25 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
7°C
2.7 mm
Wednesday
26 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
7°C
2.3 mm
Thursday
27 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
6°C
0 mm

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