Mottram Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mottram, United Kingdom. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Mottram, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 186 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1398 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Mottram vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Mottram enjoys an average of 1398 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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Mottram

August, Mottram’s wettest month, receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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