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

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Margate. Expect long, bright days with 251 hours in January and darker periods with just 131 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2362 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Margate. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.4 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Margate enjoys an average of 2362 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

November, Margate’s wettest month, receives 53 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 20°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.