Average Monthly Sunshine in Market Drayton

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Market Drayton 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 Market Drayton. Expect long, bright days with 186 hours in July and darker periods with just 37 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1380 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Market Drayton, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.2 hours per day.

Market Drayton’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Market Drayton enjoys an average of 1380 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

June, Market Drayton’s wettest month, receives 72 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month March 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 Market Drayton Precipitation page.