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
Margate Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 273 hours of sunshine in November and 199 hours in May, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3032 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. November sees up to 9.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. May, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.
Margate’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Margate enjoys an average of 3032 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
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
February, Margate’s wettest month, receives 137 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 21°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.