Melksham Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Melksham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Melksham, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 219 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 53 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1631 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Melksham serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Melksham vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Melksham enjoys an average of 1631 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Melksham

October, Melksham’s wettest month, receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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