Neath Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Neath, Glamorgan, United Kingdom. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Neath varies. It peaks at 202 hours in July and drops to 49 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1573 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Neath serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 42% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 19%.

Neath vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Neath enjoys an average of 1573 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, 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Neath

December, Neath’s wettest month, receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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