Average Monthly Sunshine in Newmarket

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Newmarket receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Newmarket varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 188 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 51 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1501 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Newmarket, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.

Newmarket’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Newmarket enjoys an average of 1501 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, 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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

August, Newmarket’s wettest month, receives 67 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°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 Newmarket Precipitation page.