Newport 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 Newport, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Newport varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 222 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1694 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Newport. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 47% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.
Newport vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Newport enjoys an average of 1694 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Newport
November, Newport’s wettest month, receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°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 Newport Precipitation page.
