Oldmeldrum 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 Oldmeldrum, Grampian, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Oldmeldrum varies. It peaks at 203 hours in May and drops to 48 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1455 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Oldmeldrum, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 36% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 22%.

Oldmeldrum enjoys an average of 1455 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, 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.

October, Oldmeldrum’s wettest month, receives 76 mm (3 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 10°C (50°F).

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