Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, United Kingdom. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. Expect long, bright days with 183 hours in May and darker periods with just 53 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1455 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea enjoys an average of 1455 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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

November, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea’s wettest month, receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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